University of Utah
Development/Marketing Assistant
🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $16 - $18 per Hour
💻 Marketing
🗓️ July 30th, 2025
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The University of Utah is hiring a Development/Marketing Assistant. This part-time role involves supporting retail marketing efforts through campaign planning, event activations, social media, and advertising to engage the campus community. The assistant collaborates with sales initiatives and creates marketing content to promote the University Campus Store.
Highlights
- Support retail marketing campaigns promoting store products and seasonal promotions.
- Coordinate and staff marketing activations at campus events, tailgates, and pop-ups.
- Collaborate with the Campus Store Partnerships Coordinator on sales and promotional outreach.
- Create marketing materials including signage, social media content, and email campaigns.
- Maintain daily marketing operations and coordinate with store staff.
- Requires four years of public relations experience including two years in marketing, fundraising, or sales, or equivalent education/work combination.
- Experience or education preferred in Marketing, Communications, Retail, or related fields.
- Proficiency with social media platforms and marketing tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, and Adobe Creative Cloud preferred.
- Part-time position with 15-20 hours per week including some weekends, holidays, and late nights.
- Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 per hour depending on experience.
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Open Date | 07/29/2025
Requisition Number | PRN16187N
Job Title | Development/Marketing Assistant
Working Title | Marketing Assistant
Job Grade | C
FLSA Code | Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Type | Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 15-20
Full Time or Part Time? | Part Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday -Friday
15-20 hours a week, some weekends, holidays and late nights
Is this a work study job? | No
VP Area | President
Department | 00435 - University Campus Store
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $16.00 - $18.00 DOE
Close Date | 10/29/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | The Campus Store is seeking a creative and reliable Part-Time Marketing Specialist to support our retail marketing efforts and help drive engagement through on-campus activations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is looking to gain valuable experience in all aspects of marketing including social media/events/campaign planning/advertising and is passionate about connecting with the campus community.
Staff who work for the Campus Store enjoy a variety of benefits, including an employee discount at the Campus Store, a set work schedule to provide consistency and predictability, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the Campus Store.
The University of Utah is the state’s public flagship institution and a top-tier research university. The University Campus Store is consistently ranked among the top 15 institutionally run campus stores in the nation. We proudly serve over 40,000 students, faculty, and staff, along with millions of visitors each year as the Official Retailer of the University of Utah.
At the Campus Store, Everything Goes Back to U—our mission is to support the University community through every latte, textbook, and piece of Utah gear we provide. We are guided by our core values:
Empower Student Success Support Faculty and Staff Foster Pride and Tradition Deliver Unmatched Customer Service
We are also committed to the six core principles outlined by President Taylor Randall and the Board of Trustees: leadership, education, research, service, patient care, and unity with sister institutions. These commitments shape our daily operations and interactions with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Join us in creating a welcoming, service-driven environment where Your Pride is Our Purpose—and help us make a lasting impact at the University of Utah.
Responsibilities | Retail Marketing Support: Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns that promote store products, seasonal promotions, and special offers. Event Activation: Help coordinate and staff marketing activations at campus events, tailgates, and pop-ups. Ensure brand visibility and customer engagement at each event. Sales Collaboration: Partner with the Campus Store Partnerships Coordinator to support sales initiatives, including promotional outreach, merchandising support, and customer engagement strategies. Content Creation: Contribute to the development of marketing materials such as signage, social media content, and email campaigns tailored to retail promotions. Daily Marketing Operations: Maintain a consistent presence to support daily marketing tasks, campaign tracking, and coordination with store staff.
Minimum Qualifications | Four years public relations experience which includes two years marketing, fundraising or sales activities, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience writing news releases, producing newsletters and organizing special events and fund-raising activities preferred. Depending upon department of assignment, preference may be given for a background in purchasing, television production, radio, athletics, library or museum.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences | Experience or education in Marketing, Communications, Retail, or a related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work a set schedule every day of the week. Comfortable working in a retail and event-based environment. Familiarity with social media platforms and basic marketing tools (e.g., Canva, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc).
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
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN16187N
Job Title | Development/Marketing Assistant
Working Title | Marketing Assistant
Job Grade | C
FLSA Code | Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Type | Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 15-20
Full Time or Part Time? | Part Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday -Friday
15-20 hours a week, some weekends, holidays and late nights
Is this a work study job? | No
VP Area | President
Department | 00435 - University Campus Store
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $16.00 - $18.00 DOE
Close Date | 10/29/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | The Campus Store is seeking a creative and reliable Part-Time Marketing Specialist to support our retail marketing efforts and help drive engagement through on-campus activations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is looking to gain valuable experience in all aspects of marketing including social media/events/campaign planning/advertising and is passionate about connecting with the campus community.
Staff who work for the Campus Store enjoy a variety of benefits, including an employee discount at the Campus Store, a set work schedule to provide consistency and predictability, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the Campus Store.
The University of Utah is the state’s public flagship institution and a top-tier research university. The University Campus Store is consistently ranked among the top 15 institutionally run campus stores in the nation. We proudly serve over 40,000 students, faculty, and staff, along with millions of visitors each year as the Official Retailer of the University of Utah.
At the Campus Store, Everything Goes Back to U—our mission is to support the University community through every latte, textbook, and piece of Utah gear we provide. We are guided by our core values:
Empower Student Success Support Faculty and Staff Foster Pride and Tradition Deliver Unmatched Customer Service
We are also committed to the six core principles outlined by President Taylor Randall and the Board of Trustees: leadership, education, research, service, patient care, and unity with sister institutions. These commitments shape our daily operations and interactions with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Join us in creating a welcoming, service-driven environment where Your Pride is Our Purpose—and help us make a lasting impact at the University of Utah.
Responsibilities | Retail Marketing Support: Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns that promote store products, seasonal promotions, and special offers. Event Activation: Help coordinate and staff marketing activations at campus events, tailgates, and pop-ups. Ensure brand visibility and customer engagement at each event. Sales Collaboration: Partner with the Campus Store Partnerships Coordinator to support sales initiatives, including promotional outreach, merchandising support, and customer engagement strategies. Content Creation: Contribute to the development of marketing materials such as signage, social media content, and email campaigns tailored to retail promotions. Daily Marketing Operations: Maintain a consistent presence to support daily marketing tasks, campaign tracking, and coordination with store staff.
Minimum Qualifications | Four years public relations experience which includes two years marketing, fundraising or sales activities, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience writing news releases, producing newsletters and organizing special events and fund-raising activities preferred. Depending upon department of assignment, preference may be given for a background in purchasing, television production, radio, athletics, library or museum.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences | Experience or education in Marketing, Communications, Retail, or a related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work a set schedule every day of the week. Comfortable working in a retail and event-based environment. Familiarity with social media platforms and basic marketing tools (e.g., Canva, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc).
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
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of experience do you have in marketing, fundraising, or sales?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
- * How many years of public relations experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
- * Indicate your level of knowledge/experience in writing news releases, producing newsletters, and/or organizing events:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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