Outreach & Training Communications Lead

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks an Assistant Director for Communications & Outreach Services to lead and coordinate communications and outreach for the Financial Aid office. This role manages staff, guides content strategy, and supports outreach initiatives to inform students and families about funding opportunities.

Responsibilities include supervising permanent and temporary staff, maintaining the office website, coordinating communications calendars, and collaborating with campus partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communication, or a related area; equivalency may apply.
• Two years related experience; knowledge of federal-state laws and regulations may be required.
• Strong organizational, communication and human relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Outreach: design, deliver, and refine outreach events to inform students, families, and colleagues about funding opportunities.
• Communications: supervise staff responding to inquiries; maintain and update the office website; manage communications calendar and content.
• Professionalism & content knowledge: participate in professional meetings; keep policies current; document transactions and communications.
• Management of office: supervise staff; ensure efficient, compliant services; maintain timelines and budgets; support committees and policy updates.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Communication, or a related area

Job description

The University of Utah seeks an Assistant Director for Communications & Outreach Services to lead and coordinate communications and outreach for the Financial Aid office. This role manages staff, guides content strategy, and supports outreach initiatives to inform students and families about funding opportunities.

Responsibilities include supervising permanent and temporary staff, maintaining the office website, coordinating communications calendars, and collaborating with campus partners to