Vice President, Communications

About the Company

Well-regarded public research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1887

Employees
5001-10,000

Categories

- Higher Education
- Education
- McMaster University
- Universities

Specialties

- teaching and research and scholarship
- research and scholarship
- teaching
- health sciences
- infectious disease research
- nuclear science and medicine
- commercialization and entrepreneurship
- sustainability and decarbonization
- inclusive excellence
- and engineering

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice-President, Communications to lead the strategic development and amplification of its global brand. The successful candidate will be responsible for enterprise-wide leadership in strategic communications, brand and marketing, and government relations, with a focus on positioning the institution for sustained national and global impact. This role involves working closely with the President, Provost, Vice-Presidents, Deans, and senior leaders to ensure a cohesive institutional narrative and a unified approach to reputation, engagement, and strategic positioning.



The Vice-President will also be a key strategic advisor, navigating complex reputational and policy environments, advancing advocacy priorities, and building meaningful partnerships with the external community.

Applicants for the Vice-President, Communications position at the company should be accomplished leaders with significant experience in enterprise-wide communications, brand and marketing, and government relations within complex organizations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading large-scale organizational change, influencing public policy, and driving transformation. They must be outstanding communicators, known for their ability to engage diverse audiences with authenticity and credibility, and skilled at fostering collaboration and building alignment around a shared vision. The role requires an inclusive and accessible leader who can cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, and who is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Hiring Manager Title
President

Functions

- Marketing

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