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Open Date  | 04/10/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN41615B
Job Title  | Manager, PR/Communications
Working Title  | Marketing & Communications Manager
Job Grade  | F
FLSA Code  | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Standard Hours per Week  | 40
Full Time or Part Time?  | Full Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  |
VP Area  | President
Department  | 00304 - U Career Success
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $60,000-70,000
Close Date  | 05/09/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  | 04/22/2025
Job Summary  | The Manager of Marketing & Communications directs marketing efforts for University-wide Career Services, ranging from digital design and social media to the development of data-driven campaigns and an ecosystem-wide marketing strategy. As part of a talented and highly collaborative team of ten professionals, the Manager formulates and executes marketing and communications plans to reach students, internal campus partners, and external partners to achieve department and University goals.The Marketing Manager supervises one graphic designer and associated student interns to prioritize:· Creative and ambitious problem solving· Clear and thorough messaging· Accessible and compelling design· Effective processes and communication· Data-informed decisions· Respect and adaptability· Timeliness

About Student Affairs

Student Affairs is comprised of over 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners.

An excellent benefits package is included (see here for a full description of the benefits package):
14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions (automatic and immediately vested)
Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system
Tuition reduction for employees and family members
Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available
Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)
Responsibilities  | Under direction of the University Career Success Senior Director for Marketing & Communications, the Manager oversees the following list of responsibilities, which is not comprehensive, but intended to highlight the key themes of the role:
Strategy· Develops, implements, and continuously refines a comprehensive marketing strategy that promotes University Career Services (including campaigns for its programs, services, events, etc.) to its target audiences (including students, staff/faculty, employers, and community partners) through various channels (digital, in-person, publications, direct messages, etc.)· Works with leadership to develop and grow Career Service’s brand in alignment with its mission, vision, and values· Informs all strategies and campaigns with relevant data· Prepares monthly and annual reports to track progress and measure the effectiveness of department effortsDesign & Content· Designs, or manages the design of, all marketing materials in a timely manner· Manages the University Careers website, ensuring its value and ease of use to target audiences· Initiates and creates needed content for marketing and media materials including targeting, writing, and editingOperations· Manages a marketing calendar to ensure the timely completion of self- and staff-directed projects and campaigns· Ensures campaign materials are released and distributed to appropriate campus partners in a timely manner· Manages related web-based design
· Develops and maintains processes that promote smooth coordination of team and partner efforts, including managing Trello or similar toolsSupervision & Leadership· Supervises full-time and part-time marketing staff, ensuring the timeliness and quality of their work and providing regular reviews of their performanceFunctional Responsibilities· Campaign development and assessment· Website management and design· Promotional materials· Graphic design· Coordination with social media manager· Public relations requests· Other duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications  | Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5+ years related experience in marketing strategy, content creation, communications, and managing people and projects.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences  | Mon-Fri , 5 days per week.
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu



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