Details
Open Date 02/25/2026
Requisition Number PRN44357B
Job Title Marketing Communications Management
Working Title Marketing and Communications Manager
Career Progression Track M00
Track Level
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, may be required to attend some evening events and occasional weekend events.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 02113 - Business Health & Prosperity
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 51,498 to 85,000
Close Date 03/13/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Manage the development of both Marketing and Communications strategies, including strategic marketing plans. Collaborate with marketing teams to create integrated communications strategies that support marketing campaigns and lead generation objectives. Work closely with executives, product development, and product marketing teams to develop content and communications programs that engage target audiences. Oversee the review and update of marketing collateral to ensure alignment with messaging and brand standards across the university.
Lead the media relations team in crafting press releases, copy for marketing materials, reports, advertisements, and other related content. Collaborate with marketing leadership and field marketing teams to plan and develop messaging that supports the university's strategic goals. Ensure website content is up to date and work with web developers in this capacity. First-level manager. Manage the activities and supervisor and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing plan that reaches a diverse range of stakeholders including students, campus partners and off-campus stakeholders
Develop marketing/communication materials from concept to execution including the following channels: social media, printed flyers, website content, newsletters
Develop and communicate department information on various projects to its stakeholders, both internal and external
Responsible for monitoring effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics and adjusting communication plans as necessary
In conjunction with leadership, develop, track, achieve, and report on short- and long-term goals
Routinely engage in review and feedback of marketing materials
Provide basic graphic design support for materials
Support the development and execution of outreach materials for recruitment opportunities (e.g. tabling).
Oversee student intern(s) to support the generation and dissemination of student-centric marketing materials
Develop and ensure a quality check process and review of all communication materials in advance of publication.
Assist in the development and implementation of content on websites. May be expected to have knowledge of HTML , DHTML , and JavaScript programming
Ensure that distributed material is accurate and timely
Closely coordinate with other team members (clients) to ensure cohesive and coordinated marketing efforts
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience)
Candidate must demonstrate ability to utilize traditional and electronic publishing technologies to produce communications that implement project objectives.
Preferences
Candidate must demonstrate ability to utilize traditional and electronic publishing technologies to produce communications that implement project objectives.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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 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:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
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801-581-8365
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