Marketing/Communications Specialist

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for a Marketing & Communications Specialist to help grow the U Career Success brand. You will create content for the Career Success website, newsletters, videos, and social channels, supporting coaches and student programs.

Collaborating with campus partners, you will distribute content, promote events, and measure performance using analytics. The role requires a degree in a related field and strong writing, editing, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor2 degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• 3 years of related experience; equivalency may apply.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Experience creating marketing materials across channels.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates the University 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.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Software familiarity

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Interviews

Copywriting

Editing

Photography

Web writing

Graphic design

Video production

Oral presentation

Content management

Education

Bachelor2 degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

WordPress

Trello

Asana

Mailchimp

Microsoft Planner

Job description

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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.

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