Florida State University (FSU) invites applications, nominations, and inquiries for the position of Vice President for Marketingand Communications (VPMC). This is a newly established, cabinet level role reporting directly to the President.

Florida StateUniversity is one of the nation's leading public research universities, serving more than 46,000 students with an annual operating budgetexceeding $2.3 billion. Located in Tallahassee, Florida's capital city, FSU holds the Carnegie Foundation's highest research designation(R1) and is widely recognized for its rising academic and research profile, strong enrollment demand, and national visibility.

TheVice President for Marketing and Communications serves as the University's senior leader for institutional brand, reputation, andenterprise-wide marketing and communications. The VPMC provides strategic leadership for marketing, communications, executive messaging,digital strategy, and reputation management across a complex, decentralized organization and serves as a trusted advisor to the Presidentand senior leadership.

The successful candidate will lead the development of a cohesive, integrated marketing and communicationsstrategy that aligns the University's many voices around shared priorities and a compelling institutional narrative. This leader mustdemonstrate the ability to guide enterprise-wide initiatives, foster collaboration across colleges and divisions, and advance marketing andcommunications as strategic partners in achieving institutional goals.

Candidates must hold a master's degree with at least eight(8) years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, brand management, or a related field, or a bachelor's degreewith at least ten (10) years of experience. Significant senior level leadership experience is required. Experience in higher education, thepublic sector, or similarly complex mission driven organizations is strongly preferred. More information can be found at wittkieffer.com.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are welcome. Applications should include a CV or résumé and a letter of interest and besubmitted through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal.

WittKieffer is assisting FloridaState University in this search. For fullest consideration, materials should be received by June 8, 2026.

Nominations and inquiriesmay be directed to Jeff Compher, Melissa Fincher, and Jenna Brumleve at FSUVPMarCom@wittkieffer.com.

Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law, search committee businessis open to public review.

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