Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communication

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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Assistant to the Chancellor. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Chancellor. The position will be located in Reno or Las Vegas, Nevada.  

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: two universities, a state college, four community colleges and research institute.  The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees. 

The Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications serves as NSHE’s senior-most communications leader, reporting directly to the Chancellor and serving as a member of the Chancellor’s executive leadership team. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing a systemwide strategic communications framework that elevates NSHE’s visibility, advances policy priorities, and strengthens stakeholder trust.

This position supports the Chancellor in setting NSHE’s public voice and brand identity, ensuring that all messaging is accurate, coordinated, and strategically aligned across internal and external audiences. The Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications will provide leadership and mentorship to communications personnel, including the Public Information Officer, and work closely with campus communications teams to ensure cohesive representation of NSHE systemwide.

Additionally, they will ensure consistent, timely, and compelling communications that elevate the profile of NSHE, the Board of Regents, and the eight member institutions, while fostering collaboration with campus communications teams.

SALARY GRADE: This position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s education, experience, and certification/training. In addition to base salary, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, an employer paid long term disability plan is included.

• Outstanding Retirement Plan: professional employees are required to participate in the 401(a) Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA). Employee contributions of 19.25% are matched 100% by the employer and employees experience an immediate vesting in the plan. Employees who currently or previously participated in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada may be eligible to continue in the PERS plan.

• Paid Leave: generous annual leave (accrual of 2 days per month), sick leave (granted 30 days at time of hire), 12 paid holidays, and paid family leave.  

• Education Benefit: employees and their qualified dependents may take advantage of a tuition savings benefit. Faculty may take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate and their dependents may access an unlim