Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO - United States
WittKieffer is proud to partner with the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) as they seek a creative, collaborative, and inclusive leader to serve as the vice chancellor for marketing and communications. This is an excellent opportunity to join the leadership team of a dynamic and mission driven university community.
CU Denver, part of the University of Colorado system, was officially founded in 1973. Located on the downtown Auraria Campus and stretching into Denver’s central business district, CU Denver brings innovation, research, and learning to the heart of a global city. CU Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university, with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.
Throughout its history, CU Denver has supported students from all walks of life. The university educates approximately 14,000 students (70% undergraduate and 30% graduate) and is committed to supporting diverse learners for transformative educational experiences. Students of color make up 46% of the undergraduate student body, and 51% of undergraduates are first-generation college students. CU Denver is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and the first Rocky Mountain region campus to gain Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) status, reflecting efforts to increase access and opportunity for those underserved by higher education.
The vice chancellor will join the university as it prepares to hire a new chancellor. CU President Todd Saliman named Ann Schmiesing, Ph.D. interim chancellor of the Denver campus, effective Aug. 26. Dr. Schmiesing will return to the Boulder campus once a new chancellor is on board.
CU Denver seeks a vice chancellor who will be a skilled communicator, possess an instinct for win-win solutions and proactively engage and develop relationships with colleagues to ensure that the interests of all constituents are understood and represented. The new vice chancellor should be committed to advancing the mission of the university as well as its reputation and identity as a leading academic and research institution. They should possess a master’s degree in a relevant field and significant experience in a senior leadership role or have progressively increased responsibilities in a large complex organization, and have a strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The new vice chancellor must possess impeccable moral character and conviction in serving the university’s greater good.
Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.
Compensation and Benefit Information
- Compensation range: $250,000 — $275,000
- Benefits: The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on university benefits programs, including eligibility, is available at cu.edu/employee-services.
For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by February 17, 2025.