Marketing/Communications Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's U Career Success team seeks a Marketing/Communications Specialist to create content for the career platform, social channels, videos, newsletters, and presentations. You will support Career Coaches, the Pre-Professional Team, Connect2Health, Learn + Earn, and corporate/community engagements, collaborating with campus partners to promote events and resources to diverse audiences.

This role requires strong writing, editing, project management, and multi-channel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field with 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.
• Experience creating and coordinating communications or marketing materials across web, email, social media, print, and presentations.
• Experience managing website content, preferably using WordPress or a comparable content management system.

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 adjusts plans as necessary.
• Develops and adheres to project timelines.
• Ensures distributed material is accurate and timely.
• May perform other related technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications or related field

Tools

WordPress

MS Office

Canva

Video editing tools

Job description

Marketing/Communications Specialist

Job Summary

The Marketing & Communications Specialist creates content forthe U Career Success website, social media channels, informationaland promotional videos, newsletters, presentations, and othermarketing items as needed. This role supports Career Coaches, thePre-Professional Team, Connect2Health, Learn + Earn, and Corporate& Community Engagement. They will also collaborate with campuspartners to distribute content and promote events and resources toa wide range of audiences.

About U Career Success

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

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpretedas a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, andqualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates the U Career Success website and contentfor supported programs.
• Creates content for newsletters, digital and print marketing,social media, internal and external communications, and reports foruniversity leadership and community partners.
• Collaborates with the team to create marketing andcommunication plans.
• Monitors and analyzes the effectiveness ofmarketing/communication tactics and adjusting communication plansas 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, orrelated field plus 3 years of related experience, or equivalency(one year of education can be substituted for two years of relatedwork experience); excellent technical writing and verbalcommunication skills; familiarity with a variety of computersoftware; project management and strong interpersonal skills;ability to work both individually and in a team setting.
• Some areas may require additional experience with specificcomputer systems and may require skills in interviewing, ad copywriting, editing, photography, web writing, graphic design, audio& video production, and oral presentation.
• Demonstrated professional writing and editing skills, with theability to adapt content for varied audiences and platforms.
• Experience creating and coordinating communications ormarketing 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 andattention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the abilityto work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to performthe essential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to performthe essential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.

Preferences

• Two or more years of professional experience in marketing,communications, public relations, digital content, or a relatedfield.
• Experience managing website content, preferably using WordPressor a comparable content management system.
• Experience developing and implementing short- and long-termcommunications, 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 similarplatforms.
• Experience using marketing analytics to assess theeffectiveness of communications and adjust tactics.
• Graphic design experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, orcomparable 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.

Special Instructions

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

Requisition Number: PRN46373B

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm withoccasional early mornings or evenings as needed.

Department: 02404 - SVP Strategic Enrollment

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $50,000 - $55,000

Close Date: 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled: