UC Riverside has named 18-year campus communications veteran Jeff Girod as its new chief communications officer, a position Girod will start next month.
Girod’s official title is associate vice chancellor and chief communications and marketing officer. He is expected to start the role on July 13.
Previously, Girod led communications for the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and then advanced into the role of assistant dean, marketing and communications.
“Jeff brings deep knowledge of UC Riverside, a strong understanding of our students and region, and nearly two decades of experience advancing marketing and communications across the university,” UCR Chancellor S. Jack Hu said. “As UCR continues to grow in visibility, his experience will help us tell our story.”
Girod was also content manager for the former Student Affairs Marketing and Communications team. Before joining UCR, he was a reporter and columnist for the Riverside Press-Enterprise for eight years, UCR officials said.
“It is a profound privilege to take on this responsibility,” Girod said. “As a proud UCR alumnus who has served this campus in CHASS, Student Affairs, and UCR Staff Assembly, I know firsthand the transformative power of our Highlander community. I am eager to partner with Chancellor Hu and our talented communications team to elevate UCR’s visibility, ensuring our institutional excellence is recognized from California to the global stage.”