Executive Director of Communications and Marketing

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pitt-Bradford), a highly-engaged, student-centered institution in Bradford, Pennsylvania, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its executive director of communications and marketing. This is an in-person leadership role.

Pitt-Bradford is a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh, located near the scenic Allegheny National Forest. Established in 1963, the university offers a small-campus experience with the resources of a large research institution. With 1,002 undergraduate students enrolled (2024-25), Pitt-Bradford provides over 40 majors and 50 minors and pre-professional programs, emphasizing personalized education and hands-on learning.

Reporting to the president and serving on the President's Cabinet, the executive director for communications and marketing is responsible for the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford's messaging and media strategies and orchestrating the creation and dissemination of Pitt-Bradford's brand narrative across various channels. The executive director combines elements of strategic planning, brand management, and public relations to ensure that all communication efforts align with Pitt-Bradford's objectives and resonate with target audiences, including prospective students and families, current students and families, alums, the local and regional community, elected officials, faculty, and staff. As the chief communications officer and official university spokesperson, the executive director manages and directs a dynamic staff of four direct reports and administers an operating budget of approximately $286,000 (and an additional $358,000 in compensation).

Salary Range: $104,000-$110,000

Qualifications
Requirements include a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in a communications-related discipline, e.g., journalism, communications, writing, English, or public relations; demonstrated, progressively responsible experience in a professional communications and marketing environment; and proven writing, proofing, and editing skills. The successful candidate will possess the knowledge and skill to analyze reports and research to ensure marketing communications objectives are met and the ability and resilience to manage and direct specific projects from beginning to end, including all budget and resource discussions. The successful candidate will regularly find new and compelling ways to promote the university in various areas and to individually targeted audiences.

Application and Nomination
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin on September 26, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/executive-director-of-communications-and-marketing/

Contact J. Scott at jsd@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Visit the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford website at https://www.upb.pitt.edu/.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.