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Job Summary

**To express interest or nominate a candidate, please email supporting materials confidentially to Rich Talent Group - rensselaercmo@richtalentgroup.com.**

To propel its institutional mission and accelerate impact, RPI is seeking a visionary, creative and results-driven Chief Marketing Officer to pioneer growth and optimize performance. Reporting directly to RPI’s President, Martin Schmidt, this newly-created position is a unique calling for a marketing leader who seeks to serve a mission of significant consequence and to innovate beyond conventional approaches. The Chief Marketing Officer will also serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and will play a pivotal role in shaping the Institute's overall strategic direction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Media Relations, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic marketing
  • Ideally, leading a portfolio of activities, including; digital and content marketing, brand management, strategic communication and public relations, planning, research and data analytics.

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in marketing, communications, or related field 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated growth mindset, recognizing that even having achieved significant success, there are always opportunities to learn and to make an even greater impact.
• Background working in higher education or similar ecosystem-based, mission-driven, knowledge-rich organizations. A work history in organizations that have undergone brand transformation, or known for innovation and technological advancement would be of interest.
• A creative, team-oriented and results-focused leader who knows when to adopt, adapt or break the conventional marketing mold, how to unleash creativity to enable innovation, and build trust.
• A relationship-oriented approach to building teams, securing strategic alignment, and inspiring collective achievement
• A degree in any subject. RPI welcomes candidates with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds who demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the relevant domains
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges, trends and shifts in the higher education sector
• Proven ability to translate vision into actionable strategies, and execute with precision and a keen eye for detail
• Digitally savvy. Sound knowledge of and interest in digital marketing, engagement strategies, and emerging technologies
• Demonstrated analytical acumen and experience using data and insights to inform and optimize strategy, plans and decisions, while recognizing that instinct and anecdotes can also play a significant role
• Excellent communications (presentational, oral and written) skills, including outstanding
  ability to craft narratives that touch hearts and minds, and drive action.
• A track record in developing and maintaining an effective professional network, facilitating strategic connections and fostering mutually beneficial relationship

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $300,000 - $350,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Applications will be accepted by Rich Talent Group until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).