Location: New York City, NY
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
- Job Type: Officer of Administration - Bargaining Unit: - Regular/Temporary: Regular - End Date if Temporary: - Hours Per Week: 35 - Standard Work Schedule: - Building: - Salary Range: $200,000 - $215,000 Annually *The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.* Position Summary The Associate Dean (AD) serves as the chief brand architect and strategic communications lead for Columbia College. As a senior advisor and key thought partner to the Dean—working in close coordination with the Chief of Staff—the AD provides the vision and leadership to elevate the College’s global reputation and articulate the value of a liberal arts education in the 21st century. The AD leads an integrative team of 13 professionals across communications, marketing, editorial, and events to drive a unified, omnichannel brand strategy for the multi-school, shared undergraduate experience. This role balances high-level strategic planning with operational excellence, ensuring all activities are mission-aligned and data-driven. Responsibilities **Strategic Leadership & Brand Identity** - **Signature Narrative:** Shape and promote the Columbia College brand, leading the development of a cohesive narrative that differentiates the College through its distinctive liberal arts and science education grounded in the Core Curriculum, the resources of a world class research university, and location in the City of New York - **Brand Architecture:** Ensure the College’s distinctive identity is clearly articulated across College units, within the University, and for the broader higher education ecosystem. - **Integrated Visual Identity:** Cultivate a consistent, energizing, and fresh visual/b