Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Communications and Marketing

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Position Information

Position Title

Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Communications and

Marketing

Position Type

Administrative

Department

External Affairs, Communications, and Advancement

FLSA

Exempt

Union/Non Union

Non Union

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Grade

21

Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range

The targeted salary range for this role is $160-180k and will be

commensurate with experience.

Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Job Description Summary

The College

Prince George’s Community College ( PGCC ) is the region’s premier

center for dynamic teaching and learning, strategic partnerships,

and community engagement that advances knowledge, economic equity,

and lifelong personal development. Prince George’s Community

College provides high-quality, transformative learning experiences

that enrich lives and empower students to earn credentials leading

to personal development, professional advancement, and economic

prosperity.

Prince George’s Community College ( PGCC ) opened its doors in

1958. For the first 10 years, the College offered classes at

Suitland High School for those interested in earning a college

degree or advancing their career. Today, PGCC offers more than 200

academic and career training programs, new buildings with

cutting-edge technology on the 150-acre Largo campus, and five

off-campus learning sites that make classes more accessible to

students across the county.

Nearly 25,000 students each year enroll at PGCC . Students are set

on a clear path to achieving their goals and dreams. The PGCC

faculty and staff provide encouragement and support. Student

success is the highest priority at PGCC . The College serves all

who seek a degree, want to boost their career, or want to learn new

skills. Your success through the transformative power of education

is a big part of the PGCC mission.

PGCC aligns its programs and resources with student and community

needs. This is part of the College’s mission to enhance the

region’s economic vitality. The College prepares students to be

competent and skilled members of the workforce. Prince George’s

Community College also prepares students to contribute their time

and talents to the community in meaningful ways. These efforts

strengthen the foundation of the College and boost the

economy.

Strategic Goals

Strategic goals are intended to focus the institution in a manner

that will facilitate its ability to leverage strengths and

resources that best serve its mission for the period defined by

this strategic plan.

Prince George’s Community College will focus on

• Enhancing equitable access and value for enrolling at PGCC
• Optimizing pathways to graduation, transfer, or entering the

workforce

• Ensuring learning and achievement through high-impact

educational practices

• Reimagining workforce innovations and partnerships

The Opportunity

Position

Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Communications, and

Marketing

Location

Largo, MD

Reporting Relationship

President

Purpose of the Position

The VP for Institutional Advancement, Communications, and Marketing

oversees the Communications Department, including public relations,

creative design, PGCC TV, and social media, as well as marketing

and institutional advancement. This position is responsible for

building internal momentum and developing Prince George’s Community

College’s plan for sustainability. The VP partners with staff,

faculty, and executive leadership to address gaps, trends, and

opportunities for enhanced services. Overall, the VP partners with

internal and external constituents to strengthen the College’s

philanthropic support, communications, marketing presence,

community engagement, and long-term institutional sustainability.

Serves as a strategic advisor and key aide to the President and

executive leadership team and will direct, coordinate and

facilitate the implementation and management of key strategic

initiatives that advance institutional advancement, communications,

marketing, and external partnerships.

Please refer to the Special Instructions to Applicants

section for information on where to express your interest in the

position and where to submit your documents. This site will not

accept applications.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in a related field required
• Minimum of ten (10) years of full-time experience in the

professional area of higher education.

• Must have at least five (5) years of experience supervising

personnel and administering programs directly related to the

professional area.

• Doctorate degree preferred

Criteria

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides executive leadership for Institutional Advancement,

Communications, and Marketing, ensuring alignment with the

College’s mission, vision, and priorities.

• Develops and champions a comprehensive institutional

advancement vision that strengthens philanthropic support,

community engagement, constituent relationships, and the College’s

long-term sustainability.

• Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive

advancement strategy that supports the College’s mission, enhances

institutional visibility, and expands philanthropic

investment.

• Cultivates, solicits, and stewards relationships with donors,

alumni, community leaders, corporations, foundations, and other key

stakeholders to increase philanthropic support for the

College.

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for Communications

and Marketing, advancing an integrated, forward-looking

communications strategy that amplifies the College’s reputation and

mission impact across all audiences.

• Directs communications and marketing strategies that enhance

the College’s reputation, increase visibility, support enrollment

and student success initiatives, and promote institutional

achievements.

• Serves as a principal advisor to the President and executive

leadership team on institutional advancement, communications,

marketing, public affairs, external relations, and partnership

development.

• Develops and strengthens workforce, philanthropic, community,

and industry partnerships that advance economic development,

innovation, student success, and institutional sustainability.

• Oversees advancement operations, including donor engagement,

prospect development, stewardship, advancement reporting, campaign

management, and constituent relationship management systems.

• Leads initiatives that strengthen alumni engagement, volunteer

leadership, donor recognition, and community involvement in support

of the College.

• Monitors trends and emerging opportunities in philanthropy,

higher education, workforce development, communications, and

marketing to position the College for growth and enhanced community

impact.

• Provides strategic oversight, supervision, and performance

evaluation for assigned departments and staff.

• Fosters strong cross-campus collaboration and alignment with

faculty, staff, administrators, and College leadership to

strengthen institutional advancement, communications, marketing,

and community partnerships.

• Establishes measurable goals and performance metrics for

advancement, communications, marketing, and partnership initiatives

and regularly evaluates outcomes to ensure effectiveness and

continuous improvement.

• Provides leadership in the allocation of resources to support

communications, marketing, and institutional advancement

initiatives, ensuring effective implementation, measurable

outcomes, and alignment with institutional goals.

• Complies with the State of Maryland ethics requirements,

including annual financial disclosure with the Maryland State

Ethics Commission.

• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the President’s

and the College’s mission and strategic direction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Proven experience in high-stakes leadership, including crisis

management, organizational resilience, and mission-driven

innovation.

• Comprehensive knowledge of higher education institutional

advancement, including fundraising principles, donor cultivation,

stewardship, and campaign management.

• Knowledge of communications, marketing, branding, and public

relations strategies within complex institutions.

• Ability to develop and execute long-term institutional

advancement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Ability to manage budgets, allocate resources, and oversee

operational effectiveness across multiple departments.

• Knowledge of strategic enrollment marketing and reputation

management in higher education.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the

ability to distill complex information and convey it with clarity

and strategic intent.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to

engage and influence diverse constituencies in a complex,

multi-stakeholder environment.

• Inspirational leadership and supervisory abilities that

cultivate innovation, accountability, and continuous

improvement.

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, assess trends, and

translate insights into actionable strategies.

• Demonstrated capacity to author high-impact reports,

presentations, speeches, and institutional communications that

reflect the College’s mission and aspirations.

• Proven ability to represent the College with credibility,

integrity, and diplomacy in internal and external engagements.

• Excellent critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making

skills in alignment with institutional standards and mission

imperatives.

• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, and trustworthiness

in support of executive-level decision-making.

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively

communicate and interact with other employees and the public

through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally

defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel

objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and

operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not

limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax

machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching,

standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and

repetitive motions maybe required. Occasionally the ability to

physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds may be

required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written

standard English.

• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present

acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a

U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer

of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal

information will be required if selected for an interview.

ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to

satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George’s

Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested

by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such

accommodation would cause undue hardship. Accommodation

determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. If reasonable

accommodation is needed, please contact the Equity, Culture, and

Talent ( ECT ) department.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or

directly engaging with minor children on campus?

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

PGCC237411/12

Open Date

06/04/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Background Check Statement

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe

campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for

applicants being considered for employment. Background

investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record

check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial

(credit) report or driving history check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The targeted salary range for this role is $160-180k and will be

commensurate with experience. In addition to a competitive salary,

PGCC offers a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

Korn Ferry, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To

express interest in this position, please click the link or type

the following address in your web browser

https://jobs.candidate.kornferry.com/go/ext/ZNCXB4/242

to submit your materials. All inquiries and discussions will be

considered strictly confidential.

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

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