Greetings! We hope you're well and finding balance during this hectic time of year.

This newsletter is full of information relevant to leaders like you. We continue to be humbled by the faith our candidates and clients bestow upon us year after year. WittKieffer's expertise, process, and people ensure outstanding outcomes, as evidenced by more than 135 successful marketing and communications leadership searches over the past five years.
 

Leadership Opportunities

Below is a listing of our searches – active and coming soon! We encourage you to review all open positions on the WittKieffer website.

Please reach out to us if you want more information about any of these opportunities or if you know an aspiring leader who would excel in the role.
  • Alfred University, Vice President for Marketing and Communications
  • Furman University, Vice President for Marketing and Communications
  • Gonzaga University, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
  • Texas Southern University, Vice President for Marketing and Communications (coming soon!)
  • University of Colorado Denver, Vice Chancellor Marketing and Communications
  • Indiana University, Associate Vice President for University Communications
 

Congratulations to Our Recent Placements

Please join us in congratulating the following exceptional placements so far this year (2025):

  • Carnegie Mellon University, Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications – April Kaull
  • University of California, Berkeley, Associate Vice Chancellor for Communications & Public Affairs - to be announced!
  • University of Texas El Paso, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Marketing & Creative Services – Sally Badoud
 

Impactful Leaders Podcast

WittKieffer’s Impactful Leaders Podcast series features candid, compelling conversations with leaders making a difference in their fields – about their leadership journeys, responses to current challenges, and practical advice for industry peers. Upcoming guests include:
  • Terry Flannery, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) 

Be sure to connect with us at the CASE Summit for Leaders in Advancement 2025 in New York City from July 13 – 15, 2025.

We hope you will consider us as you look to strengthen your team through Executive or Professional Search, Interim and On-Demand Leadership solutions, and/or Leadership Advisory services. Please reach out directly to discuss your leadership needs.

I look forward to connecting with you soon.

On behalf of your WittKieffer Team,

Melissa Fincher
Principal and Practice Leader, Education Marketing and Communications
mfincher@wittkieffer.com
 

Communications and Marketing Practice