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Primary Job Posting Location:
Macon GA 31207Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Responsibilities:
The SVP for Marketing Communications serves as the Universitys chief marketing communications officer leads the Office of Marketing Communications to advance the Mercer brand and serves as principal spokesperson. Chairs the University Marketing Committee composed of marketing communications professionals in other University units on all campuses/centers to ensure coordinated brand messaging and achieve University brand strategies. Serves on the Presidents Cabinet and as liaison to the Board of Trustees Marketing Committee.
Qualifications:
A bachelors degree in journalism communications marketing or related field is required along with ten years of progressive leadership experience in a comparable role. Candidates must have exceptional writing and communications skills and the ability to lead teams to achieve marketing and branding objectives. Candidates with a masters or doctorate in a related field and/or prior experience in higher education are preferred.
Institutional Overview:
Mercer University is a faith-based institution that combines a commitment to academic excellence with a mission of service. Grounded in principles of religious and intellectual freedom and respect for diversity Mercers twelve schools and colleges offer a rich array of undergraduate graduate and professional programs. The Universitys faculty and staff are deeply committed to innovation student success and community engagement.
Application Process:
To express interest in this opportunity please submit a resume and the names of three professional references through Mercers career site at . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon a successful criminal background check credit check and approved drivers check.
This is not a remote position; the Senior Vice President will work primarily from Mercers Macon campus.
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833 Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence leadership development and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia Mercers twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit student-centered environment where innovation service and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercers employees are at the heart of its mission dedicated to advancing innovation supporting student success and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving mentoring and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for work-life balance and so much more!
At Mercer University a Bear is more than a mascot: its a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If youre seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced then you want to work at Mercer University.
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Mercer University is one of America’s best colleges, with programs from undergraduate liberal arts to graduate, doctoral-level degrees in Georgia and online.