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Senior Vice President for Marketing Communications
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 Dec 03, 2025 | |
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Senior Vice President for Marketing Communications Application Instructions: External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page. IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and load ALL documents required in the job posting to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your Resume/CV, references, cover letter, and any other supporting documents required in the job posting. The " My Experience" page is the only opportunity to add your required supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it. Current Mercer University Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Jobs Hub in the search bar. Locate the position and click Apply. Job Title: Senior Vice President for Marketing Communications Department: President's Office College/Division: General University Primary Job Posting Location: Macon, GA 31207 Additional Job Posting Locations: (Other locations that this position could be based) Job Details: Mercer University invites applications for a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Senior Vice President for Marketing Communications. Responsibilities: The SVP for Marketing Communications serves as the University's 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 President's Cabinet and as liaison to the Board of Trustees Marketing Committee. Qualifications: A bachelor's 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 master's 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, Mercer's twelve schools and colleges offer a rich array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The University's 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 Mercer's career site at jobs.mercer.edu. 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 driver's check. This is not a remote position; the Senior Vice President will work primarily from Mercer's 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, Mercer's 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. Mercer's 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, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more! At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's 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 you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University. For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/ Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Job Family: Executive and Senior Managers EEO Statement: EEO/Veteran/Disability To apply, visit https://merceruniversity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/external/job/Macon-GA--31207/Senior-Vice-President-for-Marketing-Communications_26-181 jeid-f4ff65387c389f4fa3482ab9eb78f7a3 | |