Assistant Dean of Marketing and Communications

Cornell University

Assistant Dean of Marketing and Communications at Cornell overseeing communications strategy for the College. Leading initiatives to elevate visibility, reputation, and impact in tech and humanity.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeIthaca • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $133,840 - $163,582 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

serve as the senior communications strategist responsible for designing, leading, and continuously refining a communications strategy
elevate the visibility, reputation, and impact of Cornell Bowers
lead, develop, and oversee a broad communications portfolio
ensure that the college’s voice is clear, compelling, and aligned with its values and brand promise
provide management, leadership, and direction for communications staff and projects
develop, implement, and continuously refine integrated communication strategies connecting the mission, goals, priorities, and accomplishments of the college
direct and counsel senior leadership on strategic marketing communications related to the college’s academic programs
collaborate with University Relations departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education and communication or a closely related area
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a decentralized academic environment
Familiarity with compliance requirements affecting communication and global partnerships
Proven ability to lead through influence, mobilizing distributed teams and aligning diverse stakeholders around shared institutional goals
Ability to operate with delegated authority, exercise sound judgment, and represent institutional priorities to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to translate complex policies into clear, actionable guidance that reduces uncertainty for faculty and staff
Experience facilitating discussions across diverse academic communities, acknowledging concerns, and building trust
Skill in designing or overseeing training, educational resources, and communication strategies that improve institutional compliance
Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health care options
generous retirement contributions
access to wellness programs
employee discounts with local and national retail brands
three weeks of vacation
13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1
two additional floating holidays
tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Communications Strategy DesignStrategic Marketing CommunicationsTraining DevelopmentPolicy TranslationCompliance Understanding

Soft Skills

Influential LeadershipStakeholder AlignmentTrust BuildingJudgment and Decision-MakingFacilitation Skills