"Communications Associate II (School of Medicine Dean's Office)"

Job Summary

We are seeking a Communications Associate II who will design and lead the communication efforts for a designated division, department, or center and oversees communications and marketing strategies and tactics to support strategic goals. The Communications Associate II will develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to support the designated area's strategic priorities.

The School of Medicine Office of the Dean is seeking a dynamic communications professional to contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive internal communications strategies and projects/campaigns for the School of Medicine.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal communications lead for a division, department or center.
• Develop an internal communications plan for the designated area’s strategic plan including relevant reports, events, memos, and websites.
• Plan, create, oversee, and edit internal communications strategies to keep faculty, staff, and students informed about important initiatives, goals, and events.
• Ensure the efficiency and efficacy of communications between school leadership and faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Follow established university branding standards in all communications.
• Liaise with members of related communication teams.
• Write clear and effective content for audiences.
• Pivot writing styles based on the format, message, audience, and purpose.
• Lead the development of a cohesive internal communications strategy that builds community and positions the designated area as a vital part of the university.
• Develop and maintain an internal communications calendar, ensuring efficient coordination of communications activities
• Manage print and digital collateral.
• Curate content from websites, social media, and news media to amplify the strategic plan across multiple platforms.
• Advise and work with the communications team to write remarks and messages for leadership.
• Plan and create templates for internal crisis communications announcements, e.g. building closures and other emergencies.
• Edit content and manage editors for internal websites and SharePoint sites.
• Contract and manage external vendors as needed.
• Interact with communications experts across the university on various issues and best practices.
• Execute strategies for cross-divisional communications efforts with other communications offices.
• Ensure consistent use of university brand standards across all projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Five years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Additional Details

Classified Title: Communications Associate II

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE

Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually ($100,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Admin Exec Off Gen Administration

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Posted: 02-Dec-25

Location: Baltimore, Maryland