Vice President for Communications and Marketing

Under the dynamic leadership of President Prabhas V. Moghe, The University of Texas at Dallas — one of the nation’s fastest rising research institutions — seeks a bold, visionary, and collaborative Vice President for Communications and Marketing. This communications and marketing executive will play a critical role in shaping the University’s reputation and profile at a transformative juncture, which is marked by ambition, innovation, and boundless potential.

The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is poised to embark on an exciting new chapter of accelerated growth—deepening its community roots and redefining what a 21st‑century public research university can achieve. President Moghe will announce a new strategic plan by Fall 2026, which will include a forward‑looking vision to leverage groundbreaking research, impactful partnerships, and world‑class education opportunities that transform lives and drive the Dallas–Fort Worth economy. This plan will expand the University’s impact as an anchor for North Texas and position it as a catalyst for global innovation.

The Vice President for Communications and Marketing (VPCM) will lead a forward-thinking, unified strategy that brings UT Dallas’s identity to life across every channel and touchpoint, celebrating the University’s academic excellence and research strength. Reporting to President Moghe and serving as a key cabinet member, this leader will advise the president, provost, and campus partners while shaping clear, memorable messaging that resonates regionally and beyond. Managing a 40-person team across five departments, the VPCM will elevate compelling stories from faculty, students, and researchers, turning those achievements into narratives that build trust and demonstrate real-world impact. As the chief steward of reputation, the VPCM will lead crisis preparedness and issues management with calm, decisive counsel. Collaboration is central: the role requires close partnership with decentralized unit teams and offices across the University to align priorities and multiply results. By building a high-performing, diverse communications team and knowing when to mobilize internal resources or bring in external expertise, the VPCM will amplify UT Dallas’s role as both a beneficiary and benefactor within the Dallas–Fort Worth Region (DFW). This is an opportunity to craft innovative, mission-driven communications that propel the University toward greater prominence. From day one, the VPCM will serve as the University’s chief storyteller.

The successful candidate will have at least 12 years of leadership experience, preferably in a major research university and/or an environment subject to public and political scrutiny. The role requires advanced knowledge of modern communications strategies and best practices—brand content, social media, AI, CRM/analytics, and paid/owned/earned digital channels—and demonstrated expertise in using data and metrics to evaluate and improve programs. The VPCM must be adept in strategic communications, media and public relations, crisis and issues management, and perception management, with proven effectiveness engaging media on and off the record. Exceptional judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to craft nuanced messages, paired with engaging written and oral communication skills, are essential to represent UT Dallas. The next VPCM will be a collaborative leader who builds, mentors, and retains high‑performing diverse teams, drives operational efficiency and resource management, and demonstrates integrity, humility, and a deep appreciation for the University’s mission and community. Bachelor’s degree required.

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