Senior Marketing and Design Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Senior Marketing and Design Specialist to develop and manage marketing and communication strategies. This full-time role will require strong writing and project management skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various departments, ensuring effective communication and execution of projects.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience or equivalency.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both individually and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes marketing/communication plans.
• Monitors effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics.
• Collaborates with various departments on different projects.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field

Job description

Details

Open Date 06/19/2025

Requisition Number PRN42193B

Job Title Marketing/Communications Specialist

Working Title Senior Marketing and Design Specialist

Job Grade E

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 through Friday, occasional nights and weekends as needed to support events.

On-Campus Requirement:

This is an essential, full-time, on-campus role based on-site to ensure seamless in-person collaboration and effective liaison between various programs and the marketing team. While this role is in-person, the position will also regularly engage with remote team members and participate in virtual meetings for training, direction, and project coordination.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00033 - Executive Education

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 40,000 to 60,000

Close Date 06/25/2025

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

Job Summary

Designs, coordinates, and executes a wide range of marketing/communications. Performs a variety of writing, design, and project management tasks while using good judgment and strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute marketing/communications. strategies. Utilizes traditional and electronic publishing technologies to produce communications that implement project objectives.

Responsibilities

1. Develops and executes marketing/communication plans by utilizing traditional and electronic publishing technologies

2. Develops and communicates department information on various projects to its stakeholders, both internal and external

3. Responsible for monitoring effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics and adjusting communication plans as necessary

4. Collaborates with the Department and other clientele to conceptualize on various projects

5. Proofreads all communications and monitors media

6. Manages the research and development of content for publication

7. Develops and adheres to project timelines

8. Ensures that distributed material is accurate and timely

9. May perform other related technical duties as assigned

Note: This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead, lifting up to 25 lb.

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.

Master’s degree in a related field may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly 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 ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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