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University of Utah

Marketing Communication Specialists

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Open Date 10/22/2025

Requisition Number PRN43387B

Job Title Marketing Communication Specialists

Working Title Marketing Communication Specialists

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P2 - Developing

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

M-F 9a-5p w/ some evening/weekend events

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00070 - College of Fine Arts-Dean

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $43,796 — $60,600

Close Date 01/22/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 11/14/2025

Job Summary Marketing Communication Specialists Engage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support product launch campaigns and company brand across various communication channels. Create communication programs that promote the organization and its products and services through various means including blogs and social media, websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products. Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns. Develop a calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure constant interaction and engagement with customers and prospects. Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies.

This position serves the College of Fine Arts External Relations group which includes the Marketing & Communications team and the Advancement team. The three main pillars of this position’s tasks are:

Managing and writing/creating for the College of Fine Arts blog, The Finer Points

Grant writing and funding campaigns

Alumni relations

Responsibilities Marketing Communication Specialist, II Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Managing the editorial calendar for the College of Fine Arts which includes stories/news from its five academic units (Department of Art & Art History, School of Dance, Department of Film & Media Arts, School of Music, and Department of Theatre)

Using a content management system (Joomla!) to publish blog

Managing timelines/reporting and creating content/communications for grant applications, giving days, crowd funding campaigns, and annual appeals

Management of the Fine Arts Ambassadors (recent alumni group) and alumni cultivation and communication efforts

Event planning and execution including our annual Arts Bash, CFA Assembly, Scholarship Brunch, and donor/alumni events hosted by the academic units

Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Marketing Communication Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

We are looking for a strong storyteller who can create compelling narratives, most often in written formats, but also in other digital media, that appeal to a wide variety of audiences. In addition to understanding and emulating the unique tones of our varied art forms/academic units, this person will need to target specific segments of our audience, including: prospective students, their parents/guardians, donors/foundations, the university community, and alumni.

Knowledge of and strong appreciation for the arts preferred.

The pace of this job is fast and often includes competing timelines and deadlines. Strong project and time management skills preferred.

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, project management software, content management systems, social media, and other online creative tools preferred.

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.

The University of Utah is an

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer

and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action: Director/Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action (OEO/AA) 383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-581-8365 oeo@utah.edu Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu. For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

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.

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