Marketing/Communications Specialist

Details

Open Date
10/01/2026
Requisition Number
PRN46373B
Job Title
Marketing/Communications Specialist
Working Title
Marketing/Communications Specialist
Career Progression Track
E
Track Level
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

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional early mornings or evenings as needed.

VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
02404 - SVP Strategic Enrollment
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$50,000 - $55,000
Close Date
11/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary

The Marketing & Communications Specialist creates content for the U Career Success website, social media channels, informational and promotional videos, newsletters, presentations, and other marketing items as needed. This role supports Career Coaches, the Pre-Professional Team, Connect2Health, Learn + Earn, and Corporate & Community Engagement. They will also collaborate with campus partners to distribute content and promote events and resources to a wide range of audiences.

***About U Career Success***

U Career Success connects students to experiences that lead to lifelong professional fulfillment. We collaborate with employers, colleges, and campus partners to build student skills and provide relevant, unique, and engaging opportunities.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Responsibilities

* Maintains and updates the U Career Success website and content for supported programs.
* Creates content for newsletters, digital and print marketing, social media, internal and external communications, and reports for university leadership and community partners.
* Collaborates with the team to create marketing and communication plans.
* Monitors and analyzes the effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics and adjusting communication plans as necessary, in partnership with manager.
* Develops and adheres to project timelines.
* Ensures that distributed material is accurate and timely.
* 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.
* Some areas may require additional experience with specific computer systems and may require skills in interviewing, ad copy writing, editing, photography, web writing, graphic design, audio & video production, and oral presentation.
* Demonstrated professional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for varied audiences and platforms.
* Experience creating and coordinating communications or marketing materials across multiple channels, such as web, email, social media, print, and presentations.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
* Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
* Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

* Two or more years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, digital content, or a related field.
* Experience managing website content, preferably using WordPress or a comparable content management system.
* Experience developing and implementing short- and long-term communications, marketing, or content strategies.
* Experience creating and managing social media content, including content calendars and performance reporting.
* Experience using communications or project-management tools, such as Trello, Asana, Microsoft Planner, Mailchimp, or similar platforms.
* Experience using marketing analytics to assess the effectiveness of communications and adjust tactics.
* Graphic design experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable tools.
* Video production or editing experience.
* Experience working in higher education, student services, nonprofit, or another mission-driven environment.
* Experience translating complex information into clear, engaging, student-centered content.
* Master’s degree in a related field may be preferred.

Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may begin prior to the posting close date.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: [**University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page**](https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/).

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As per [**University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members**](https://regulations.utah.edu/human-resources/), a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.