Senior Marketing Communications Manager

Details This; Campus (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah’s John and Marcia Price College of Engineering seeks a strategic Marketing Communications leader to promote programs, research, events, and achievements. You will shape integrated campaigns, collaborate with leadership, and guide branding across departments to engage target audiences.

You will oversee content development, media relations, and cross-functional partnerships, ensuring timely, on-brand communications that support recruitment and advancement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) plus 6 years of related experience; or Master’s plus 4 years.
• Experience in higher education or engineering communications preferred.
• Strong leadership and budget management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of integrated marketing and communications strategies that advance priorities, reputation, recruitment, engagement, and lead-generation objectives.
• Directs research, writing, editing, design, production, and distribution of print and digital content for the College and its departments.
• Develops and maintains relationships with the media and oversees media relations activities, including responses and press materials.
• Partners with leadership and University teams to identify needs, establish priorities, and execute programs and campaigns.
• Manages the marketing and communications budget and oversees external agencies and vendors.
• Ensures materials are compelling, accurate, timely, accessible, and on-brand.
• Identifies stories to promote programs, research, faculty, students, alumni, partnerships, events, and impact.
• Establishes performance measures and adjusts strategies based on results and priorities.
• Directs communications for major events and initiatives with scope, timelines, and resources.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Strong writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Utah’s John and Marcia Price College of Engineering seeks a strategic Marketing Communications leader to promote programs, research, events, and achievements. You will shape integrated campaigns, collaborate with leadership, and guide branding across departments to engage target audiences.

You will oversee content development, media relations, and cross-functional partnerships, ensuring timely, on-brand communications that support recruitment and advancement efforts.