Job Description

The University of Denver (DU) seeks a strategic, collaborative and forward-thinking executive to serve as its first senior vice chancellor for university relations (SVC) to elevate DU’s reputation as a private R1 research institution that provides compelling academic programs and education for undergraduates and graduates alike. The University’s holistic 4-Dimensional Experience (4D) is redefining the purpose of higher education and shaping a new kind of humanistic, character-driven leader. With two vibrant campuses – the Denver campus and the recently opened James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus – DU’s integrated campus experience is unique in higher education.

Reporting to Chancellor Jeremy Haefner and serving on his senior cabinet, the Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations (SVC) will play a critical role in helping DU frame and convey its academic and research strengths, the power of the 4D education model, and its contributions to local, national, and global communities. This is a new role overseeing a combined office of two divisions: marketing & communications and government affairs & community relations. The SVC will unite those teams to create a comprehensive, strategic platform that unifies messaging and positioning for DU, broadcasts the Chancellor’s goals and priorities, supports and furthers the goals of the entire University and its individual units, and engages internal and external constituents.

The SVC will have a clear record of success as an innovative and collaborative leader in a large, mission-driven organization—ideally, a complex university setting— with substantial experience developing and implementing multi-faceted marketing and communications efforts that position and elevate the perception of an entire institution, brand, or company with multiple audiences.

This person will possess exceptional diplomacy, judgment, and integrity; a full understanding of the marketing, communications, and branding process from creative conceptualization to implementation; experience in crisis and issues management; expert knowledge of traditional, digital, video, and emerging media; familiarity with the nuances and importance of government and community relations; and demonstrated success fostering a team culture and building an efficient, cohesive, and collaborative team. In addition, the SVC must possess the ability to articulate a vision for university relations (marketing, communications, government affairs, and community relations) that strengthens DU’s reputation, nationally and internationally, and inspires internal partners across the organization. Equally important are a collaborative, collegial orientation and the political savvy and flexibility to navigate a complex academic community. A bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of demonstrated senior leadership are required; advanced degree preferred.

The Search Process & Special Instructions
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search, which can be found here . Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged. Applications submitted directly to DU will not be reviewed or considered.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $350,000 - $475,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement .

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

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