Marketing/Communications Specialist

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Open Date 03/24/2025 Requisition Number PRN41479B Job Title Marketing/Communications Specialist Working Title Communications Specialist Job Grade E FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Generally 9-5 weekdays, but possibly with some evening and weekends for special events. VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00002 - SR VP Academic Affairs Oper Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 55000 to 68000 Close Date 04/24/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Designs, coordinates, and executes a wide range of marketing/communications. Performs a variety of writing, design, and project management tasks while using good judgment and strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute marketing/communications. strategies. Utilizes traditional and electronic publishing technologies to produce communications that implement project objectives. Responsibilities 1. Develops and executes marketing/communication plans by utilizing traditional and electronic publishing technologies

2. Develops and communicates department information on various projects to its stakeholders, both internal and external

3. Responsible for monitoring effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics and adjusting communication plans as necessary

4. Collaborates with the Department and other clientele to conceptualize on various projects

5. Proofreads all communications and monitors media

6. Manages the research and development of content for publication

7. Develops and adheres to project timelines

8. Ensures that distributed material is accurate and timely

9. May perform other related technical duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree English, Journalism, Communications, or related field plus 3 years of related experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills; familiarity with a variety of computer software; project management and strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both individually and in a team setting.

In general, this person will assist with communications operations and tasks of the Office of the SVPAA as directed by the communications director. This person will help craft both internal and external messaging for the Senior Vice President and other campus leaders. Duties may include managing/coordinating annual faculty awards communication/project and Truth in Tuition communication/project, as well as assisting with writing talking points, newsletter articles, @theU articles, etc. They will also help manage the SVPM’s social media accounts and may be asked to collaborate with other communications and marketing professionals in Academic Affairs to complete larger projects. Preferences Minimum of bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in a communications role, preferably with experience in internal communications and/or PR and social media. Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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