Marketing Specialists

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah is seeking a Marketing Specialist to support the planning and execution of marketing, communication, and related tasks. Duties include writing, editing, social media, website content management, photography, video, and coordinating student and alumni contributors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher with related work experience or a master’s degree, and a 40-hour workweek on campus in Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
• Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and publish marketing content.
• Experience coordinating student and community outreach programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits a variety of marketing materials and feature articles.
• Manages social media planning, content development, and execution.
• Edits and publishes website content including text, photos, and graphics.
• Photographs and films events and activities.
• Supports student and community programs and activities.
• Assists with managing student and alumni marketing contributors.
• Manages outreach tasks on and off campus.
• Contributes ideas to marketing projects and works with a team.

Skills

Marketing materials

Social media management

Content management

Photography

Video editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Announcement

Details

Open Date

Open Date 08/19/2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN45971B

Job Title

Job Title Marketing Specialists

Working Title

Working Title Marketing Specialist

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

8:00 am- 5:00 pm

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $40,000-$51,000

Close Date

Close Date 09/17/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Support the planning and execution of many marketing, communication, and related tasks at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. Duties and responsibilities include writing, editing, social media, graphic design, outreach, program support, photography, video, contributor coordination, website content management, and a variety of other tasks to support the institute’s mission to inspire and assist student entrepreneurs.

About the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is a nationally ranked hub for student entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Utah and an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business. The first programs were offered in 2001, through the vision and support of Pierre Lassonde, an alumnus of the Eccles School and successful mining entrepreneur. The institute now provides opportunities for thousands of students to learn about entrepreneurship and innovation. Programs include workshops, networking events, business-plan competitions, startup support, innovation programs, graduate seminars, scholarships, community outreach and more. All programs are open to students from any academic major or background. The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute also manages Lassonde Studios, a five-story innovation space and housing facility for all students. Learn more at https://lassonde.utah.edu.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits a variety of marketing materials and feature articles
• Manages social media planning, content development, and execution
• Edits and publishes website content including text, photos, and graphics
• Photographs and films various events and activities
• Supports many student and community programs and activities
• Assists with managing student and alumni marketing contributors
• Manages outreach tasks as needed on and off campus
• Contributes ideas and feedback on a wide variety of marketing projects
• Joins a dedicated team of marketing professionals and students to achieve department goals
• Works on the University of Utah campus in various locations and occasionally at locations off campus
• Manages the distribution of printed marketing materials across campus and other locations
• Designs marketing materials including posters, social media graphics, publications, and other materials
• Completes other related tasks as time allows as part of a dynamic organization

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).

• Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

Preferences

Type

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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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• * How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more
• * Please add your portfolio to the "Applicant document or accept URL in lieu of uploaded document" section.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Applicant Document - Other

Optional Documents

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