Hiring: Vice President for Communications Company: University of Michigan Location: Ann Arbor, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:28:08 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : VPC About the job Required Skills: •OVPC Serves The U-M Community Through Six Collaborating Areas •More information on each of these areas can be found on the OVPC website at https://vpcomm.umich.edu/about/ •For recommendations or input email: [email protected] •Lead strategic communications, issues management, and crisis response efforts, providing clear, credible, and timely counsel to campus leadership while effectively engaging internal and external stakeholders during periods of heightened visibility or reputational risk. •Develop and execute strategies to lead effectively within a non-hierarchical, decentralized, and highly collaborative campus environment. •Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics and build productive alliances with strong political acumen and a keen sense of when and how to engage different constituencies. •Build trusted relationships across the campus community and foster a culture of openness and transparency, integrity, trust, mutual respect, and collaborative problem solving. Qualifications: •Given the breadth and impact of the VPC's role and responsibilities, this position calls for visionary leadership, exceptional judgment, strong management capabilities, and a deep understanding of and commitment to advancing the University of Michigan's academic, research, and service missions. •Strong candidates will have a significant track record of senior executive communications experience and will have demonstrated creative, proactive, energetic, and inspired communications leadership in a complex organization. •Committed to access and affordability, the university provides robust financial aid and support services with nearly 20 percent of undergraduates being first-generation college students. •Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!