The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is seeking a strategic, creative, and collaborative leader to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (AVC/CCMO). As a key member of the Chancellor’s leadership team, the AVC/CCMO will be responsible for developing and directing communications and marketing strategies for the University. As the Chancellor sets forth his strategic priorities, the AVC/CCMO will be pivotal in advancing the Chancellor’s goal of elevating UCR’s brand and reputation on both national and international levels.
Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Communications & Marketing Officer leadership profile
For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by February 10, 2026. The position is open until filled.
Required application materials include a cover letter and resume or CV, and should be submitted using UCR's Job Portal: https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/36271512
Nominations and inquiries can be directed, confidentially, to: James Kao, Esha Bharati, and Tracey Frink of Berkeley Executive Search at ExecutiveSearch@berkeley.edu.
Search Advisory Committee
Michael Richards, Associate Chancellor (Chair)
Kendall Burks, Communications Director, RED
Pamela Coe, Communications Director, Health, Well-being & Safety
Kate Dorff, Manager, External Relations & Protocol
David Edgerton, Assistant Director, Creative
Emily Engelschall, Associate Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Services
Mark Long, Dean of the School of Public Policy
Sarah Nightingale, Assistant Director, Content & Publications (Compliance Liaison)
Mia Rose Tuifua, ASUCR Executive Vice President
Faculty Representative (TBC)
Contact Information
For questions regarding this search, please contact: executivesearch@berkeley.edu
James Kao
Assistant Director
Berkeley Executive Search (BES)
Esha Bharati
Executive Search Advisor
Berkeley Executive Search (BES)
Tracey Frink
Executive Search Advisor
Berkeley Executive Search (BES)
Tanya Adams
Director of Human Resources & Executive Searches
Office of the Chancellor - Administrative Services & Strategic Executive Team
tanya.adams@ucr.edu