A Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years significant management/leadership experience in fields, i.e., marketing, communications, public relations or advertising. At least six (6) years of supervisory experience directing the work of multiple professional staff and fiscal planning/budget management. A Masters degree would be preferred. The ideal candidate must also demonstrate experience in leading the development and management of projects to successful conclusions; related work experience obtained in varied industries, i.e., private, public, medical or higher education; strong evidence of client relations or client services experience; familiarity with various areas in marketing, i.e., branding, social media, video production, writing, photography, web development/design, graphic design or marketing communications campaigns; excellent oral and written communication skills and an engaging public presence; demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills and collegial interactions and the ability to meld diverse perspectives to foster effective, collaborative working relationships with internal and external contacts; ability to work independently and have knowledge of national trends and best practices in the marketing and communications industry.