University of California Office of the President
Senior Vice President, External Relations and Communications
University of California Office of the President, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) invites nominations and applications for the position of Senior Vice President of External Relations and Communications ("SVP"). This role reports to the President of the University of California, Dr. Michael V. Drake, MD, and is a member of his senior leadership team. The SVP provides UC-wide leadership in strategic communications, marketing, and public affairs as well as in engaging key constituencies such as alumni. The SVP also establishes a vision for external relations with state and federal sponsors, partners, and regulators. The SVP excels as an inclusive and forward-looking leader.
The SVP is responsible for developing, integrating and executing successful public relations, governmental relations and media relations strategies which support the research, education and public service missions of the University of California campuses, academic medical centers and national laboratories.
The SVP is responsible for developing and implementing an integrated communications strategy across marketing communications, digital communications, executive communications, internal communications, and media relations. The SVP oversees the management of the system-wide UC brand and directs large-scale marketing campaigns to build public awareness of and support for UC's value and its impact on the lives of people in California and beyond.
The SVP works with other senior University leaders to cultivate and strengthen relationships with state and federal government legislators, agencies, alumni, donors, campuses, Regents and other internal and external audiences. The SVP also monitors issues and areas which affect higher educational institutions and oversees teams that monitor and advocate for state and federal legislative proposals which may impact the University.
The SVP also establishes overall strategy for advocacy programs, creating and leveraging partnerships and collaboration opportunities on behalf of the University, involving faculty, researchers and other internal resources, as well as alumni and supporters of the University.
The SVP oversees the following UCOP units: Strategic Communications and Media Relations; Executive Communications and Engagement; Marketing Communications; Internal Communications; Institutional Advancement; Constituent Engagement; University of California Health Communications; Federal Governmental Relations; State Governmental Relations; and Legislative Analysis.
Minimum Requirements
Successful candidates will bring 10+ years of experience in communications, media relations, public affairs or similar with a background in implementing earned, owned, and paid media strategies on behalf of large organizations or high-profile individuals. The SVP will have a firm understanding of the issues impacting higher education, research and health care in California and nationally, and knowledge of the state and federal political landscape and deep experience with the governmental affairs process. Candidates must bring an enthusiasm for challenges and a strong desire to ensure a high level of excellence in achieving the University's legislative and communications priorities. The successful SVP candidate will have excelled as an inclusive and forward-looking leader.
Applications
Reviews of candidate materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit materials by March 31, 2021. Salary will be commensurate with experience. UCOP has retained Korn Ferry to support this recruitment. Peter McDermott, Beth Fowler and Milton Anderson are leading the search. Applicants should submit the materials listed below to Korn Ferry's candidate portal. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be sent to Chantelle Tolliver at chantelle.tolliver@kornferry.com.
Please note that this application requires the submission of each of the following 4 items to be complete. Only complete applications will be considered:
ResumeCover letterUniversity of California applicant self-Identification questionnaires - a separate email with instructions will be sent to applicants after other application materials have been submitted.Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement (see prompt, below)
Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement - Prompt
We recognize that excellence is inextricably linked to the diversity of our faculty, staff, and student body. The University of California defines diversity very broadly and takes seriously Regents Policy 4400 which states: "The diversity of the people of California has been the source of innovative ideas and creative accomplishments throughout the state's history into the present. Diversity - a defining feature of California's past, present, and future - refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. Such differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region, and more."
In a "Statement of Contributions to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion," please describe your understanding of the barriers that exist for historically underrepresented groups in higher education and/or in the fields of government affairs and constituent communications. Include past, present, and/or potential future contributions to promoting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every leader at the University of California.
There are numerous ways to demonstrate contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. A commitment to this part of the University of California mission can be reflected through leadership, research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of one's career, or personal and other professional experiences. Please be specific about the context; your role, scope, or level of effort; and the impact. In describing your future plans, please discuss activities you plan to pursue and how they fit into your vision for External Relations and Communications at the Office of the President and for the University of California.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's complete nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please visit this website:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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The SVP is responsible for developing, integrating and executing successful public relations, governmental relations and media relations strategies which support the research, education and public service missions of the University of California campuses, academic medical centers and national laboratories.
The SVP is responsible for developing and implementing an integrated communications strategy across marketing communications, digital communications, executive communications, internal communications, and media relations. The SVP oversees the management of the system-wide UC brand and directs large-scale marketing campaigns to build public awareness of and support for UC's value and its impact on the lives of people in California and beyond.
The SVP works with other senior University leaders to cultivate and strengthen relationships with state and federal government legislators, agencies, alumni, donors, campuses, Regents and other internal and external audiences. The SVP also monitors issues and areas which affect higher educational institutions and oversees teams that monitor and advocate for state and federal legislative proposals which may impact the University.
The SVP also establishes overall strategy for advocacy programs, creating and leveraging partnerships and collaboration opportunities on behalf of the University, involving faculty, researchers and other internal resources, as well as alumni and supporters of the University.
The SVP oversees the following UCOP units: Strategic Communications and Media Relations; Executive Communications and Engagement; Marketing Communications; Internal Communications; Institutional Advancement; Constituent Engagement; University of California Health Communications; Federal Governmental Relations; State Governmental Relations; and Legislative Analysis.
Minimum Requirements
Successful candidates will bring 10+ years of experience in communications, media relations, public affairs or similar with a background in implementing earned, owned, and paid media strategies on behalf of large organizations or high-profile individuals. The SVP will have a firm understanding of the issues impacting higher education, research and health care in California and nationally, and knowledge of the state and federal political landscape and deep experience with the governmental affairs process. Candidates must bring an enthusiasm for challenges and a strong desire to ensure a high level of excellence in achieving the University's legislative and communications priorities. The successful SVP candidate will have excelled as an inclusive and forward-looking leader.
Applications
Reviews of candidate materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit materials by March 31, 2021. Salary will be commensurate with experience. UCOP has retained Korn Ferry to support this recruitment. Peter McDermott, Beth Fowler and Milton Anderson are leading the search. Applicants should submit the materials listed below to Korn Ferry's candidate portal. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be sent to Chantelle Tolliver at chantelle.tolliver@kornferry.com.
Please note that this application requires the submission of each of the following 4 items to be complete. Only complete applications will be considered:
ResumeCover letterUniversity of California applicant self-Identification questionnaires - a separate email with instructions will be sent to applicants after other application materials have been submitted.Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement (see prompt, below)
Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement - Prompt
We recognize that excellence is inextricably linked to the diversity of our faculty, staff, and student body. The University of California defines diversity very broadly and takes seriously Regents Policy 4400 which states: "The diversity of the people of California has been the source of innovative ideas and creative accomplishments throughout the state's history into the present. Diversity - a defining feature of California's past, present, and future - refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. Such differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region, and more."
In a "Statement of Contributions to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion," please describe your understanding of the barriers that exist for historically underrepresented groups in higher education and/or in the fields of government affairs and constituent communications. Include past, present, and/or potential future contributions to promoting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every leader at the University of California.
There are numerous ways to demonstrate contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. A commitment to this part of the University of California mission can be reflected through leadership, research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of one's career, or personal and other professional experiences. Please be specific about the context; your role, scope, or level of effort; and the impact. In describing your future plans, please discuss activities you plan to pursue and how they fit into your vision for External Relations and Communications at the Office of the President and for the University of California.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's complete nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please visit this website:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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