Responsibilities

• The Assistant Dean of Marketing and Communications for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (Katz), under the direction of the Vice President for Strategic Marketing and Communications and the Chief of Staff and Associate Vice Dean for Strategic Initiatives of the Medical School, serves as the school's senior marketing and communications leader.
• Create, lead, and direct a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to strengthen and advance the school's reputation, visibility, and engagement with key stakeholders.
• As a strategic advisor to the Dean, the Assistant Dean works closely with the Dean and senior leadership team to advance the school's priorities, strengthen its brand, and enhance its institutional reputation.
• Working with the Office of the Dean, school leadership, and marketing and communications colleagues across Temple University and Temple University Health System, the Assistant Dean leads a unified marketing and communications program that supports the school's academic, research, clinical, and philanthropic priorities.
• This includes shaping and executing an integrated brand, content, and communications strategy that elevates Katz's distinction in medical education, research innovation, clinical excellence, and community impact.
• This position is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead marketing and communications at one of our most pivotal schools and to work closely with colleagues within central Strategic Marketing and Communications and across campus to enhance the visibility and reputation of Katz.
• Joining the school as it celebrates its 125th anniversary and continues its expansion across regional campuses—includ­ing the opening of the WellSpan Health campus in 2027 and a planned fourth campus with AtlantiCare in 2029—the Assistant Dean will play a key role in elevating the school's profile, amplifying its impact, and advancing its strategic priorities.
• The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader and an effective advocate for the school, serving as a key collaborator within the larger university and Health System environment.
• Strategic Leadership & Alignment
• Brand Reputation, Messaging & Content Strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of directly related experience.
• Experience in leading effective marketing/communications functions, preferably within an academic medical center.
• Experience in working with marketing and communications tools and operationalizing best practices.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Required Skills And Abilities: Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency in editorial, marketing, and academic/research communications.
• Superlative written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex ideas into content that is engaging to lay audiences.
• Demonstrated understanding of principles, strategy, and methods in the areas of communications, fundraising, marketing, event planning, brand management, advertising, and public relations.

Preferred

• Master's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in healthcare and/or academic medicine marketing leadership strongly 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!