Senior Associate Director of Executive and Internal Communications

The Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine’s Marketing and Communications Department is searching for a Senior Associate Director of Executive and Internal Communications to join our team!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: 
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!

Salary Grade: T27
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Salary Range: Up to $90,000.00 per year
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

This role is also eligible for our employee referral program-TERP! Current employees can earn up to $500! Conditions apply. Please contact the HR Employment office for details.

Job Details:
*Please include a cover letter with your resume
*Please provide a writing sample
*This position is hybrid

Position Summary: 
Under the direction of the Dean and the Assistant Dean, Marketing and Communications at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (Katz), the Senior Associate Director of Executive and Internal Communications will lead internal and executive communications for the dean of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. 

As a key member of the Katz Marketing and Communication team, the Sr. Associate Director will collaborate closely with colleagues overseeing content strategy, digital media, and web communications to ensure alignment and consistency across all executive communications channels.  This individual will lead internal and executive communications, serving as the primary writer for speeches, remarks, talking points, internal announcements, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, thought leadership pieces, partnership proposals, social media and all other related communications that support The Marjorie Joy Katz Dean, Lewis Katz School of Medicine. 

The Senior Associate Director will be responsible for developing and executing an executive communications strategy that will help raise the profile of both the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and the school’s dean. The role requires engagement with a broad range of stakeholders, including internal audiences, alumni, donors, and external partners. The Senior Associate Director will collaborate across departments and campuses to ensure alignment and consistency in executive communication messaging. The position also requires the ability to interpret and communicate data to inform messaging strategies and assess communication effectiveness. Creative and design skills are considered a plus, particularly for visual storytelling and presentation development.

Required Education and Experience: 
*Bachelor’s degree required. 
*At least 5 years of direct related experience is required. 
*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Education:
*Master’s degree preferred.
*Experience working in higher education preferred.

Essential Functions:
*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 pr