Vice Dean Strategic Initiatives & Community Engagement, Temple Univ

Posted by Temple University on August 12, 2025

Temple University’s College of Education is searching for a Vice Dean of Strategic Initiatives & Community Engagement.

Position Summary:

At the Temple University College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), we envision a world where all people have access to an outstanding education.

Our mission is to educate, support and prepare learners and leaders to advance equitable systems and practices in schools and communities. Through research, teaching, service and community partnerships, we create positive change in the city of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth and beyond.

CEHD is searching for a Vice Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement. The Vice Dean will act as a strategic advisor to the dean and will assist with prioritizing special projects and issues that require the dean’s attention and ensure their efficient execution in alignment with CEHD’s objectives. This role is critical in preparing the dean for meetings, speaking opportunities and events and is tasked with ensuring that all necessary connections and follow-ups are conducted. The Vice Dean will lead high priority requests for the dean, and oversee the development of events, speeches, memos, and communication materials consistent with CEHD’s messaging and advancement strategies. As a member of the dean’s leadership team the Vice Dean will work with departments, centers and CEHD senior staff to identify and develop new programing, ensuring that the business models are sustainable across multi-year budgets.

The Vice Dean will act as a liaison with constituents internal and external to the university including central administration, policymakers, civic leaders and community-based advisory boards to advance collective education advocacy and engagement, ensure the dean is well informed on current events and outcomes for decisions and effectively continue to cultivate those relationships.

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