Details **Open Date** 10/14/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN15328N **Job Title** Communications/Marketing Specialist **Working Title** Social Media Specialist **Job Grade** E **FLSA Code** Professional **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student **Temporary?** Yes **Standard Hours per Week** 19 **Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** A regular weekday work schedule totaling 19 hours per week, with variability depending on need for incumbent to be present on site (e.g. special events, photo shoots, etc.) and including occasional potential evenings. **Is this a work study job?** No **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 00096 - College of Law - Dean **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 25.00 - 30.00 hr, DOE **Close Date** 12/31/2024 **Job Summary** Develop and maintain the College of Law’s online social networking and digital media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter) to help achieve marketing and communications goals. Create, monitor and manage content—including text, photo/video, and graphics—for social media outlets and digital media distribution. Edit and filter inappropriate content and report or address Web abuse. Facilitate discussions or respond to inquiries. Analyze and report usage statistics. Provide feedback and analysis to management. This position will help tell the story of what makes the College of Law unique and impactful, covering subjects such as the college community, student life and accomplishments, faculty news, college events, and other noteworthy topics. The position will contribute to a strong and engaging institutional voice for the college as we engage with our most important audiences, including prospective students, alumni, peer institutions, and current students, faculty and staff. **Responsibilities** 1. Develops and executes social media communications plans. 2. Develops and communicates information about the College of Law to its stakeholders, both internal and external. 3. Manages the research and development of content for digital publication, including writing, photography, videography and graphics. 4. Responsible for monitoring effectiveness of social media communication tactics and adjusting communication plans as necessary. 5. Collaborates with the College of Law’s marketing and communications team and other clientele within the college to conceptualize on various projects. 6. Proofreads all social media communications and monitors social media accounts. 7. Develops and adheres to project timelines. 8. Ensures that distributed material is accurate and timely. 9. May perform other related duties as assigned, including photo shoots, assisting with communications campaigns, etc. **Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required.** Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Other spaces within and outside the College of Law building, while taking photos/videos. **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. 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 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. **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** + Exceptional writing skills, particularly in institutional communications (e.g. for a university, organization, company, etc.). + Experience managing social media accounts on behalf of an institution. + Experience with photography, videography and graphic design for the web, especially for social media. **Special Instructions Summary** Hiring a part-time, temporary position (9 month maximum). **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. 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