Director, Community Collaboration & Impact
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for a Director, Community Collaboration & Impact Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more! Position Summary:
The new Health Sciences Campus Community Engagement Office represents a bold step toward reimagining how the Temple Health Sciences Campus partners with the communities we serve. Designed as an innovative hub for connection, collaboration, and shared learning, the office will unite the many strands of community-engaged work into one vibrant, accessible home. By illuminating the efforts already underway and creating new opportunities for students, faculty, and local partners, the office aims to inspire collective action, celebrate meaningful impact, and help drive lasting, positive change across our surrounding neighborhoods. Building on this foundation, the office will serve as a strategic anchor for aligning institutional resources with community priorities. By creating a centralized space where ideas, partnerships, and programs can grow, it will strengthen Temple's role as a committed neighbor and trusted collaborator. Through intentional relationship-building, transparent communication, and a focus on shared outcomes, the office will help bridge academic expertise with community wisdom; ensuring that our work responds to local needs while uplifting the voices and strengths of North Philadelphia residents. The Director will lead the newly established Office for Community Collaboration and Impact, serving as the central hub for community-engaged initiatives across Temple's Health Sciences Campus. This role advances Temple's mission to strengthen relationships with North Philadelphia communities and improve health outcomes through coordination, innovation, and sustained engagement. The Director will oversee strategic planning, operational management, and partnership development to ensure the office fulfills its five pillars: Collate, Collaborate, Create, Learn, and Teach. Job Details:
* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting Required Education and Experience:
* Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Administration, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
* Minimum 6 years of progressive leadership experience in community engagement, health equity, or related areas.
* Demonstrated success in program development, demonstrated connection and partnership building, demonstrated staff supervision and building trusting team relationships.
* Strong understanding of social determinants of health and structural inequities. Required Skills and Abilities:
* Excellent communication, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work across diverse communities and institutional structures.
* Demonstrated ability to convey concepts of trust and common purpose
* Proficiency in data systems and impact evaluation.
* Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preferred Skills and Abilities:
* Budgeting and grant writing Essential Duties:
* Provide visionary leadership in developing and executing a strategic framework for the office, grounded in the five pillars (Collate, Collaborate, Create, Learn, Teach) shaped in partnership with the Steering Committee to advance long-term institutional and community impact.
* Oversee the creation, governance, and continuous refinement of a comprehensive, campus-wide database of community-engaged programs, ensuring data integrity, transparency, and accessibility. Lead the production of annual impact reports and collaborate with data analysts to translate complex information into compelling, user-friendly formats for both internal stakeholders and community partners.
* Direct strategic communications and visibility efforts, coordinating with LKSOM and University Marketing and Communications to elevate community engagement initiatives. Partner with Institutional Advancement to align fundraising strategies, cultivate donor interest, and secure resources that sustain and expand the office's mission.
* Cultivate and steward high-impact partnerships with community organizations, advisory boards, and internal leaders, serving as a convener and host for community programming in the Bridge and strengthening the university's role as a trusted collaborator and anchor institution.
* Provide executive oversight of operations at Gateway North, ensuring the space remains accessible, welcoming, and responsive to community needs. Manage building access, safety, and operational logistics with a focus on service excellence and community trust.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing staff team, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and performance management to build a mission-driven, community-centered workforce.
* Guide the design and implementation of needs assessments, using findings to shape innovative initiatives that address health disparities and social determinants of health in partnership with community stakeholders.
* Champion institutional policies and anchor strategies that strengthen community engagement, advocating for systems-level changes that advance equity, economic opportunity, and long-term community well-being.
* Serve as a senior representative of Temple University in external forums, acting as a liaison to Gateway South and other university-wide initiatives, and positioning the office as a central leader in community engagement strategy and practice.
* Ensure operational, ethical, and regulatory compliance, upholding university policies, safeguarding community trust, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all engagement activities.
* Performs other duties as assigned. Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review:
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more! Position Summary:
The new Health Sciences Campus Community Engagement Office represents a bold step toward reimagining how the Temple Health Sciences Campus partners with the communities we serve. Designed as an innovative hub for connection, collaboration, and shared learning, the office will unite the many strands of community-engaged work into one vibrant, accessible home. By illuminating the efforts already underway and creating new opportunities for students, faculty, and local partners, the office aims to inspire collective action, celebrate meaningful impact, and help drive lasting, positive change across our surrounding neighborhoods. Building on this foundation, the office will serve as a strategic anchor for aligning institutional resources with community priorities. By creating a centralized space where ideas, partnerships, and programs can grow, it will strengthen Temple's role as a committed neighbor and trusted collaborator. Through intentional relationship-building, transparent communication, and a focus on shared outcomes, the office will help bridge academic expertise with community wisdom; ensuring that our work responds to local needs while uplifting the voices and strengths of North Philadelphia residents. The Director will lead the newly established Office for Community Collaboration and Impact, serving as the central hub for community-engaged initiatives across Temple's Health Sciences Campus. This role advances Temple's mission to strengthen relationships with North Philadelphia communities and improve health outcomes through coordination, innovation, and sustained engagement. The Director will oversee strategic planning, operational management, and partnership development to ensure the office fulfills its five pillars: Collate, Collaborate, Create, Learn, and Teach. Job Details:
* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting Required Education and Experience:
* Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Administration, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
* Minimum 6 years of progressive leadership experience in community engagement, health equity, or related areas.
* Demonstrated success in program development, demonstrated connection and partnership building, demonstrated staff supervision and building trusting team relationships.
* Strong understanding of social determinants of health and structural inequities. Required Skills and Abilities:
* Excellent communication, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work across diverse communities and institutional structures.
* Demonstrated ability to convey concepts of trust and common purpose
* Proficiency in data systems and impact evaluation.
* Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preferred Skills and Abilities:
* Budgeting and grant writing Essential Duties:
* Provide visionary leadership in developing and executing a strategic framework for the office, grounded in the five pillars (Collate, Collaborate, Create, Learn, Teach) shaped in partnership with the Steering Committee to advance long-term institutional and community impact.
* Oversee the creation, governance, and continuous refinement of a comprehensive, campus-wide database of community-engaged programs, ensuring data integrity, transparency, and accessibility. Lead the production of annual impact reports and collaborate with data analysts to translate complex information into compelling, user-friendly formats for both internal stakeholders and community partners.
* Direct strategic communications and visibility efforts, coordinating with LKSOM and University Marketing and Communications to elevate community engagement initiatives. Partner with Institutional Advancement to align fundraising strategies, cultivate donor interest, and secure resources that sustain and expand the office's mission.
* Cultivate and steward high-impact partnerships with community organizations, advisory boards, and internal leaders, serving as a convener and host for community programming in the Bridge and strengthening the university's role as a trusted collaborator and anchor institution.
* Provide executive oversight of operations at Gateway North, ensuring the space remains accessible, welcoming, and responsive to community needs. Manage building access, safety, and operational logistics with a focus on service excellence and community trust.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing staff team, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and performance management to build a mission-driven, community-centered workforce.
* Guide the design and implementation of needs assessments, using findings to shape innovative initiatives that address health disparities and social determinants of health in partnership with community stakeholders.
* Champion institutional policies and anchor strategies that strengthen community engagement, advocating for systems-level changes that advance equity, economic opportunity, and long-term community well-being.
* Serve as a senior representative of Temple University in external forums, acting as a liaison to Gateway South and other university-wide initiatives, and positioning the office as a central leader in community engagement strategy and practice.
* Ensure operational, ethical, and regulatory compliance, upholding university policies, safeguarding community trust, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all engagement activities.
* Performs other duties as assigned. Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review:
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
Posted 2026-05-06
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