Fractional CMO

Job Summary

Building a talent pipeline for future opportunities, the independent contractor Fractional CMO will provide senior marketing leadership to higher education institutions during transitions, reorganizations, or budget constraints, working in a remote and hybrid capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver strategic marketing leadership tailored to the unique needs of higher education institutions
• Assess and diagnose the structure and gaps within existing marketing functions
• Manage budgets and personnel authority to drive measurable outcomes

Required qualifications

• Senior marketing leadership experience (CMO, VP of Marketing, or equivalent)
• Strong preference for candidates with higher education experience or comparable experience in mission-driven institutions
• Proven track record of achieving specific, quantifiable outcomes
• Experience with budget management and personnel authority
• Ability to analyze and improve marketing function structures