Full-time · On-site
Chief Communications Officer
This is a transformative executive role designed for a storyteller who can blend intellectual depth with modern marketing savvy. The CCO will redefine the school's brand to emphasize its unique 'radical accessibility' while leading a creative team to execute this vision across all platforms. It is a rare chance to influence the strategic direction of a prestigious educational institution during a pivotal era of brand evolution.
St. Andrew's School of Delaware · Middletown, Delaware, United States · Posted 22 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a transformative executive role designed for a storyteller who can blend intellectual depth with modern marketing savvy. The CCO will redefine the school's brand to emphasize its unique 'radical accessibility' while leading a creative team to execute this vision across all platforms. It is a rare chance to influence the strategic direction of a prestigious educational institution during a pivotal era of brand evolution.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of School to articulate institutional mission and strategy
- Develop and launch a fresh, compelling brand identity
- Align communications across Admissions, Advancement, and internal stakeholders
- Lead and mentor a creative team, encouraging innovative risk-taking
- Ensure all messaging reflects the school’s core values of intelligence and warmth
Essential
- Proven experience in executive-level communications leadership
- Ability to define and establish a comprehensive institutional brand
- Experience unifying messaging across diverse departments like Admissions and Advancement
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership on mission-critical strategy
- Track record of building and managing high-performing creative teams
Preferred
- Experience in the independent school or higher education sector
- Background in brand transformation or rebranding initiatives
- Expertise in navigating competitive educational landscapes
Key Skills
Strategic Brand DevelopmentCreative LeadershipExecutive PartnershipCross-departmental AlignmentNarrative StorytellingRisk Management in CommunicationsTeam Mentorship
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to lead a major institutional branding initiative
- Collaborative work environment with senior leadership
- Professional development and leadership growth
- Full-time benefits package
Next step
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