Role OverviewXavier University seeks a Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (VP/CMO) to lead a centralized Division of Marketing and Communications, assuming accountability for Xavier's brand, reputation, marketing strategy, budget, and talent.
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will set Xavier's brand strategy and market position, lead research and development of the brand platform, advance data-grounded case for brand investment, and apply AI and automation to marketing and communications work.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will bring proven executive leadership, a track record of connecting marketing investment to measurable results, and the ability to leverage market research, data analytics, emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence to inform strategy, optimize performance, and strengthen Xavier's position and reputation.
Requirements
- Master's degree
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience
- Commitment to advancing Xavier University's Jesuit Catholic mission
- Deep understanding of how colleges and universities operate
- Demonstrated results tying marketing to revenue
- Strong data orientation
- Experience commissioning and applying market and brand research
- Applied experience with AI, marketing technology, and automation
- Financial literacy sufficient to partner with a CFO
- Experience in media relations, reputation management, and crisis communications
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance plans
- Tax advantaged accounts
- Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans
- Generous paid time off work options
- Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents
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