Temple University · 9 hours ago
Senior Associate Director of Executive and Internal Communications
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$0/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expTemple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Executive and Internal Communications to lead internal and executive communications for the dean. This role involves developing and executing a communications strategy, serving as the primary writer for various communications, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance the school's profile.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a proactive executive and internal communications plan that will help support the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and its dean, ultimately enhancing the school’s profile with key audiences comprised of both internal and external stakeholders
Serve as a lead writer for all of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine’s executive communications, including speeches, remarks, talking points, newsletters, opinion pieces, and other high-visibility communications
Monitor and report regularly to leadership on the effectiveness of the executive communication plan. This will include providing key data related to reporting metrics and benchmarks. Additionally, recommendations for improvement to the plan should be provided regularly based on the data collected
Manage and develop timely and engaging content for the dean’s social media channels
Collaborate with the university’s central Strategic Marketing and Communications division to align executive/leadership communications, media relations, and crisis communications as appropriate
Collaborate cross-functionally (Temple Health, Institutional Advancement, Katz Departments) and across campuses (regional campuses) to align executive communications
Integrate existing internal storytelling and engagement efforts into the dean’s executive communications, ensuring that school wide achievements and initiatives are reflected in leadership messaging and internal updates
Develop and maintain an executive communications content calendar to ensure the school’s leadership has developed the proper cadence for communicating with its key audiences
Help identify thought leadership opportunities that showcase LKSOM’s impact and expertise in key areas. This could include crafting op-eds that help raise the school’s profile
Coordinate award nominations and collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to support accreditation and institutional reporting
Translate complex data and performance metrics into compelling executive communication narratives that highlight the school’s excellence, strategic priorities, and impact across education, research, and community engagement
Serve in an on-call role as needed, especially when the dean may need to send communications for timely and sensitive issues
In coordination with the relevant university offices, assist in managing crisis communications, including proactive planning and real-time response
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
At least 5 years of direct related experience is required
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in communications practices
Proven leader and collaborator who works to unify teams across functions
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy of work
Superior organizational skills - must be able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to quickly acclimate to different environments and openness to new processes and technologies
Self-directed with a solutions-oriented attitude; values and inspires a positive work environment
Ability to work within a continuous improvement environment; able to receive feedback with a positive attitude and a commitment to personal accountability
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work and collaborate with colleagues and campus partners
Brings diplomacy and collegiality to capably address challenges; willingness to tackle issues and collaboratively resolve them
Strong attention to detail and ability to utilize data and insights to determine decisions
Ability to attend staff events as needed (including occasional nights and weekends)
Ability to work well under pressure
Demonstrated ability to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a cross-functional team
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Demonstrated excellent organizational time management skills
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience working in higher education preferred
Benefits
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Company
Temple University
As the largest university in one of the nation’s most iconic cities, Temple educates diverse future leaders from across Philadelphia, the country and the world who share a common drive to learn, prepare for their careers and make a real impact.
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