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University of Utah Health Research

Marketing Communication Specialists

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

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Open Date: 11/06/2025

Requisition Number: PRN43539B

Job Title: Marketing Communication Specialists

Working Title: Marketing Communication Specialists

Career Progression Track: P00

Track Level: P3 - Career, 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: Hybrid – 2–3 in‑office days per week, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday (occasionally beyond normal hours for events)

VP Area: U of U Health – Academics

Department: 00958 – DFPM‑Administration

Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $47,000 – $54,000

Close Date: 01/28/2026

Job Summary The Department of Family & Preventive Medicine (DFPM) seeks a motivated, creative, and organized individual to fill the Marketing & Communications Specialist role. The specialist supports the department’s communications and marketing efforts across strategic, creative, technical, and administrative domains. The specialist contributes to internal and external communications, content development, event support, and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing and communications plans for both internal and external audiences.

Write and edit content for news stories, press releases, and newsletters.

Create, schedule, and publish social media content across platforms using best practices and creative approaches.

Maintain and update website content using web content management systems.

Support internal communication efforts for employee‑facing channels.

Assist with planning and logistics for department events including promotional materials, photography, and coordination.

Maintain records and archives of communications assets.

Provide administrative support for communication operations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 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).

Job Levels:

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

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

Knowledge of AP style and editorial standards.

Familiarity with graphic design tools.

Experience with HTML and web content management systems.

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.

Special Instructions Summary Please submit two writing samples: one news‑style story and one social media post.

Additional Information 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 on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, 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.

EEO Statement To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or to report discrimination or sexual misconduct, contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Aff

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