Deputy Director, Annenberg Public Policy Center

A premier communication policy center founded in 1993 by Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg, APPC’s mission is producing cutting-edge communication science and increasing the impact of communication scholarship to improve public well-being. APPC generates and translates research to advance public understanding and policy at the local, state, and national levels through research divisions and institutes in: communication science; institutions of democracy; climate communication; science of science communication; civics; and health and risk; as well as APPC’s FactCheck.org project and the Annenberg Center for Advanced Study in Communication (ACASC).

Working closely with the incoming APPC Director (to whom this position will report), the Deputy Director will support and assist with implementation of APPC’s strategic priorities and vision within and outside of Penn. The Deputy Director will monitor, report, and present APPC’s progress to stakeholders, potential partners, and internal and external audiences, and be responsible for the development of strategic partnerships both across and outside of the University to further the strategic goals of APPC. The Deputy Director will work to maintain the impact of APPC’s current research and will also help launch and lead the APPC’s Director’s initiatives, including management of a new internal grant program and organizing conferences and other events. The Deputy Director will also work to diversify, expand, and support APPC’s development/fundraising and grant-getting activities and coordinate the activity of an advisory board and a policy board.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 to 10 years of experience, or a Master’s degree and 5 to 7 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A
• PhD in a field related to the work of APPC is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a research university, an understanding of academic scientific administration, and a proven track record of successful leadership in this setting desirable.
• Excellent public speaking and verbal communication skills, able to communicate well and at varying levels of technical/academic detail with diverse audiences, including students, staff, faculty, post-docs, community, industry, and government stakeholders, and the public.
• Excellent writing skills, including ability to translate academic research and writing for lay audiences, and acute attention to detail are essential.
• Grant-seeking, grant-writing, and development/fundraising experience helpful.
• A track record of raising the visibility/public profile of an organization will be a strong indicator of success in the role.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing more junior staff is desirable

Position term: This is a term-limited position with an initial 5-year term ending June 30, 2031. Extension is contingent on funding and other factors.

Pay Range: $95,136.00 – $120,000.00 Annual Rate

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