Chief Marketing Officer

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY • 3h ago

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Work @type: Full Time

Location: Troy, NY

Categories: Staff, Communication and Media

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and IBM's Quantum System One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

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Job Summary

To express interest or nominate a candidate, please email supporting materials confidentially to Yumi Prentice at Rich Talent Group - yumi@richtalentgroup.com (%20yumi@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

Regular overnight travel may be required (up to 25%)

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.

Job Posted Date

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) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: 06 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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