Details **Open Date** 06/06/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN42120B **Job Title** Marketing/Communications Specialist **Working Title** Marketing/Communications 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** In office for up to six months or more during probationary period. After success completion or probationary period hybrid with 2-3 days in office per week. Some nights and weekends may be required, along with attending several off-campus events for exhibiting. **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00958 - DFPM-Administration **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $55,000 - $60,000 DOQ **Close Date** 08/04/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** The Division of Public Health ( DPH ) is looking for a Marketing/Communications Specialist who will design, coordinate, and execute 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** **Essential Duties:** 1. Develops and executes marketing/communication plans by utilizing traditional and electronic publishing technologies + Manages a comprehensive student recruitment plan. Includes developing/maintaining relationships with high school staff, and visiting undergraduate programs on campus and in the region. + Manage social media accounts. 2. Student Recruitment + Conduct recruitment presentations, campus tours, and host special events. + Attends national and local conferences + Assist prospective students in gathering the necessary information they need to make an informed decision about the University of Utah and how to navigate the various processes and offices to enroll at the University of Utah. + Counsel students and parents regarding the admissions process. + Provide follow-up correspondence and individual counseling to prospective students via in-person meetings, e-mail, telephone, and U.S. mail. + Work with Academic Advising team to ensure smooth transfer from recruitment to matriculation. + Actively track and report out on prospective student recruitment 3. Develops and communicates department information on various projects to its stakeholders, both internal and external 4. Responsible for monitoring effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics and adjusting communication plans as necessary 5. Collaborates with the Department and other clientele to conceptualize on various projects 6. May assist in supporting other areas of department as needed such as education team and marketing team. 7. Manage and support learning aboard activities. 8. Proofreads all communications and monitors media 9. Manages the research and development of content for publication 10. Develops and adheres to project timelines 11. Ensures that distributed material is accurate and timely 12. Other duties as assigned **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** Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) plus 3 years of related 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. **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. 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