BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 10 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

A national search is under way for a new senior associate vice president of marketing and communications at Virginia Tech.

Along with the formulation of a search committee with representation from across the university, Virginia Tech has engaged with search firm WittKieffer to guide recruitment and attract the right leader.

Based within the university's Advancement Division, Marketing and Communications works across the university to expand and protect Virginia Tech's brand reputation and support university, advancement, college, and unit priorities. In recent months, the organization has undertaken a strategic transition to...