Manager, Marketing

Manager, Marketing

Open Date  | 06/19/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN42226B
Job Title  | Manager, Marketing
Working Title  | Manager, Marketing
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  | U of U Health - Academics
Department  | 01758 - COMMUNICATIONS
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $57,000.00 - $70,000.00
Close Date  | 06/26/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  |

Job Summary 
Develops, coordinates, and carries out marketing and communications for the University of Utah College of Health (COH). Performs a variety of marketing, communication, and project management tasks while using good judgment and strong interpersonal skills to plan and carry out goal-based strategies and tactics. Utilizes traditional and digital publishing technologies to produce communications that implement project objectives. Ensures proper branding and adherence to system style. The marketing manager is a member of University of Utah Health’s Marketing & Communications (MarCom) team and serves the strategic communications and marketing needs of the COH, working closely with the dean. This is a hybrid role, requiring in-person meetings and maintaining a regular physical presence at the COH and U of U Health MarCom.

Responsibilities 
1. Develop and carry out print and digital marketing communications plans based on College of Health (COH) dean’s priorities.
2. Supervise and collaborate with the COH webmaster, who is responsible for ongoing updates and continued improvement of college website.
3. Manage COH content strategy, employing electronic and traditional means to share stories, increase awareness and promote events to students, prospective students, faculty, and staff. Content includes an annual magazine, quarterly newsletter, blog articles, press releases, paid and organic campaigns, social media, print collateral, etc.
4. Monitor effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics and adjust communication plans as necessary.
5. Market and promote new and existing programs and services.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams: COH Dean’s office, college departments, student affairs, admissions, the central marketing & communications (MarCom) team, and the advancement team.
7. Serve as a brand ambassador and liaison between COH and U of U Health MarCom.
8. Review COH public-facing content and materials for brand standard and style compliance.
9. Serve as a point of contact for media. Includes monitoring media and working with MarCom public affairs team on developing and pitching stories, arranging interviews, etc.
10. Balance conflicting interests in an environment of competing priorities.
11.  Manage a communications budget and college-wide swag/merch program
12. Work comfortably under minimal supervision and be accountable for results.

This job description is intended to be general, and not necessarily a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required by the position.

Minimum Qualifications 
Bachelor’s degree in a related area 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 hiring 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.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences  |
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/
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