Description
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (CCMO), a senior executive leader who will provide strategic vision, integrative leadership, and trusted counsel to advance the university’s reputation, mission, and priorities.
University Communication and Marketing (UComm) is the central public voice for UNL, accountable for communication and marketing strategies that advance the university’s goals. UComm advises administration and units throughout UNL regarding communication, marketing, and reputation. UComm works in collaboration with university leaders to create strategies and tactics to further the university’s objectives, using social and digital marketing, message platforms, communication plans, issue and crisis management, and standards that portray the university in accordance with its goals and mission.
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for External Relations and serving as a member of the Chancellor’s executive leadership team, the CCMO unites university leaders, campus communicators, and other partners to achieve shared goals. The CCMO leads professionals in strategic marketing, news and issue management, public relations, photography, broadcast services, brand management, digital and social media, and special events. The CCMO is responsible for UComm team leadership and development, budget management, and exemplifying the university’s character as a servant leader, empowering and enabling people across UNL to participate in creating the university’s desired reputation.
UNL seeks a strong leader with a proven record of consensus-building, collaboration, and cross-institutional partnership, capable of aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals and a unified institutional narrative.
The position will remain open until filled with the review of applications beginning May 18, 2026. To view complete details of the position and submit an application, visit https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_260037.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a communications-related field.
Prior experience serving as a Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, or in an equivalent senior-level executive communications leadership role within a complex organization.
At least ten (10) years of proven communications experience, with a demonstrated record of leading integrated communications and marketing strategies that advance organizational reputation and strategic goals.
At least five (5) years of progressive management experience, including supervision of multidisciplinary communications and marketing teams.
A proven record of consensus-building and collaboration, including the ability to unite diverse stakeholders, work across organizational boundaries, and align distributed teams around shared priorities.
Experience advising senior executives on communications strategy, reputation management, and high-visibility or high-stakes issues.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, openness, and ethical leadership.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. - Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience working in a higher education role.
