Senior Director of Development Communications, Penn Medicine

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• Bachelor's degree 7 to 10 year

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Senior Director of Development Communications, Penn Medicine Job Profile Title Director D, Business and Finance, Communications and Marketing Job Description Summary The Senior Director of Development Communications will be the principal development communications professional and a source of high-level strategic support for the Dean of the Perelman School of Medicine/ Executive Vice President (EVP) for the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System. Serving as a key liaison between Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations (PMDAR) and the Office of the Dean/EVP, this role is responsible for shaping and advancing the Dean/EVP's voice in development communications and ensuring alignment between Penn Medicine priorities and philanthropic messaging. The Senior Director will report to Penn Medicine's Chief Advancement Officer and will oversee all aspects of the Dean/EVP's written and verbal remarks and presentations for both internal and external audiences. Working closely with the Dean/EVP's Chief of Staff and PMDAR leadership, the Senior Director will develop communications that articulate the Dean/EVP's strategic vision and support Penn Medicine's philanthropic priorities. This role will partner with teams across Penn Medicine, including Marketing and Communications, Government and Community Relations, and the UPHS CEO's communications team, to ensure consistent messaging across Penn Medicine. This position will lead a range of complex and multi-layered priorities, projects and initiatives that will require a skilled approach to project management, relationship management and strategic operations support. This role will support the Dean/EVP's Chief of Staff. Job Description Job Responsibilities Serve as the primary writer for the Dean/EVP's speeches, remarks, talking points, and other leadership communications (such as presentation creation) for donor events and external engagements. Provide advice, counsel, collaboration, and operational support to the Dean/EVP, Chief of Staff, and Chief Advancement Officer on priorities of the Dean/EVP related to long-range planning, new developments, local and national issues, key projects and trends impacting Penn Medicine, issues management, crisis communications and stakeholder relations. Partner on communications (as applicable) for Vice Deans and other Penn Medicine leadership, which will include editing and refining material to polish the final product (and provide a unified voice). Conduct in-depth research by gathering facts, statistics, historical references, and anecdotal evidence to support the writing assignment. Act as a liaison between the Dean/EVP's Office and PMDAR and work to shape the leadership voice of the Dean/EVP's Office in development of communications and ensure alignment between leadership priorities and philanthropic messaging. Translate institutional priorities into compelling narratives that support development initiatives and principal gift strategy. Coordinate with Penn Medicine Marketing & Communications, Government and Community Relations, and the CEO's communications team to ensure cohesive institutional messaging. Advise on communications strategy across channels, including social media and public-facing communications. Manage complex communications projects supporting development and leadership initiatives. **Please provide a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this role. Please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of the application prior to submitting.**

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