Associate Dean for Communications and Marketing, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

The Trinity College of Arts & Sciences at Duke University seeks a strategic, innovative, and dynamic communications professional for the role of Associate Dean of Communications and Marketing. Reporting to the Dean of the College and serving on both the Dean’s Senior Leadership Team and Duke University’s Senior Communications Leadership Group, the Associate Dean will promote the rigor, value and vibrancy of Trinity College’s educational and research programs; the scholarly contributions and achievements of the College’s faculty and students; and the College’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and diversity. The Associate Dean oversees a strong team of communicators who generate and amplify content to achieve these goals. 

The Associate Dean also serves as a thought partner, strategic communications advisor, and writer for the Dean of Trinity College and other members of the Trinity Senior Leadership Team. This work includes leading executive communications for internal and external audiences and advising on issues and reputation management. 

The network of communicators at Duke is several hundred strong, and the Associate Dean interacts with colleagues across the University and at peer institutions to stay informed of new developments and opportunities in strategic communications and to incorporate new practices to increase the effectiveness of Duke’s communications activity. An incredibly collaborative leader, the Associate Dean will develop and execute external communications strategy and internal processes to build, sustain, and amplify the impact of Trinity College’s faculty, students, and staff.

Trinity College of Arts & Sciences is the heart of Duke University and serves 80 percent of Duke’s undergraduate population as well as hundreds of graduate students in a wide array of master’s degree and PhD programs. The College’s three academic divisions – the Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences – are home to more than 700 faculty and offer a robust and contemporary liberal arts education in a world-class research environment. Trinity College’s interdisciplinary culture ensures that faculty and students regularly collaborate with and study alongside their peers in the Pratt School of Engineering, the School of Medicine, the Sanford School of Public Policy, the Nicholas School of the Environment, and beyond. This setting provides a transformational experience for every student and offers a stimulating and rewarding community for faculty and staff.

A senior leader within Trinity College, the Associate Dean should hold a bachelor’s degree in English, media, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field and have 7-10 years of relevant professional communications experience, including experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans. A graduate degree and experience in higher education is preferred.

This is a full-time position, located in Durham, North Carolina. The compensation will be commensurate with experience and is enhanced by a generous benefits package. Duke University offers a variety of extensive benefits and perks to employees of all classifications. For more details about benefits and leave, please click here: Duke University Human Resources Website. Candidate review will begin immediately. To apply for this role please submit a letter of interest and resume through our Talent Profile. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: [email protected].