Florida State University (FSU) invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of Vice President of Marketing & Communications. This inaugural role is a senior leadership position responsible for advancing the university’s brand, reputation, and strategic communications initiatives.
Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Marketing & Communications will provide executive leadership for the university’s integrated marketing, communications, and brand strategy. The role will work closely with academic, administrative, and advancement partners across the institution to ensure cohesive, effective, and mission aligned communications.
Florida State University has retained WittKieffer to assist with this national search.
Nominations and inquiries may be directed to Jeff Compher at FSUVPMarCom@wittkieffer.com.
The position profile will be available soon.
Search Committee Chair
Dr. Michael Brady
Assistant Provost and Faculty Athletics Representative
Bob Sasser Professor of Marketing, Herbert Wertheim College of Business
Florida State University
mbrady@wertheim.fsu.edu
Search Committee Members
Rick Burnette
Senior Vice Provost & Chief Academic Officer
Office of the Provost
rburnette@fsu.edu
Hege Ferguson
Assistant Vice President
Office of Admissions
Florida State University
HFerguson@fsu.edu
Michelle Kazmer
Dean
College of Communication and Information
Florida State University
mkazmer@fsu.edu
Stacey Patterson
Vice President
Office of Research
Florida State University
stacey@fsu.edu
Dennis Schnittker
Assistant Vice President for University Communications
Florida State University
dschnitt@fsu.edu
Marla Vickers
Vice President for University Advancement & President, FSU Foundation Inc.
Florida State University
marla.vickers@fsu.edu
Doug Walker
Deputy Athletics Director for Strategic Communication
Florida State University - Athletics
douglas.walker@fsu.edu
Curtis Zimmerman
President and CEO, Bright Red Agency
Founder, The Zimmerman Agency
curtis@zimmerman.com
Executive Search Firm Representative
Jeff Compher
Principal
WittKieffer
jcompher@wittkieffer.com
Support Staff
Amy Espinosa
HR Administrator, Talent Acquisition
Florida State University
amy.espinosa@fsu.edu