Marketing Communication Specialists Job at University of Utah in Salt Lake City

Job Summary

The Department of Family & Preventive Medicine (DFPM) seeks a motivated, creative, and organized individual to fill the Marketing & Communications Specialist role. The Marketing & Communications 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.

Marketing Communication Specialist, I

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. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. This is an Entry‑Level position in the General Professional track.

Marketing Communication Specialist, II

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. 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. This is a Developing‑Level position in the General Professional track.

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).

Job Code: P22351

Grade: P13

Expected Pay Range: $47,000 – $54,000

Job Code: P22352

Grade: P14

Expected Pay Range: $47,000 – $54,000

Preferences

• Knowledge of AP style and editorial standards.
• Familiarity of graphic design tools.
• Experience with HTML and web content management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.

Additional Information

Please submit two writing samples: one news-style story and one social media post.

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 from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.