Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President for Marketing and Communications

College of Charleston
College of Charleston

Marketing & Communications

Posted on Jul 8, 2026

Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Greenwood Asher & Associates® is assisting the College of Charleston in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by July 27, 2026. Application materials should include:

  • Letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
  • Current résumé/curriculum vitae
Please submit full application packets here.

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected.

Confidential nominations and inquiries can be sent to:

Kyle Pybus-Jerome, Senior Executive Search Consultant
Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search
jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Position Type Unclassified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Administration
Pay Band
Level
Department President
Job Purpose
Reporting directly to the President and serving on the President’s Cabinet, the CMO & VP provides executive leadership for the Office of University Marketing and Communications. This role is responsible for strengthening the College’s brand, enhancing its national visibility, and ensuring consistent, high-impact engagement with internal and external audiences.

The CMO & VP will partner with academic and administrative leaders to align messaging and initiatives with institutional goals. The successful candidate will assess and enhance organizational structure, processes, and resources to build a modern, data-informed, and results-driven marketing and communications function.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, or a related field and minimum of 10 years progressive leadership experience in marketing, communications, or related fields are required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong understanding of and experience with digital and traditional marketing, with a focus on measurable outcomes. Experience building or repositioning a brand and translating institutional values into a compelling narrative. Demonstrated success leading integrated marketing and communications functions in complex organizations.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Special Instructions to Applicants
Greenwood Asher & Associates® is assisting the College of Charleston in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by July 27, 2026. Application materials should include:

  • Letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
  • Current résumé/curriculum vitae
Please submit full application packets here.

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected.

Confidential nominations and inquiries can be sent to:

Kyle Pybus-Jerome, Senior Executive Search Consultant
Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search
jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
Salary commensurate with experience
Posting Date 07/07/2026
Closing Date 07/27/2026
Benefits
  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled No
Posting Number 2026102
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18205

Job Duties

Job Duties
Activity
Leads the development and execution of a comprehensive, integrated marketing and communications strategy.

Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 50
Activity
Strengthen and elevate the College’s brand and reputation across diverse audiences.

Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 30
Activity
Serve as a senior advisor to the President and Cabinet on communications strategy and issues management.

Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 10
Activity
Build and lead a high-performing, inclusive team, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 10

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • CofC - Alumni Career Services
    • College of Charleston Website
    • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
    • Glassdoor
    • Handshake
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Indeed.com
    • Internal Job Posting
    • jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
    • Job Fair
    • LinkedIn
    • Monster.com
    • Personal Referral
    • Post and Courier
    • Public Job Posting
    • SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
    • Twitter
    • Word of mouth
    • Other
    • National Labor Exchange
    • CareerBuilder

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