University of Utah
Marketing Communication Specialists
🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $61K
💻 Marketing
🗓️ October 24th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring Marketing Communication Specialists. The role involves developing and executing strategic marketing communications to support product launch campaigns and promote the College of Fine Arts across various communication channels, including blogs, social media, events, and alumni relations. The position collaborates with external partners and assists in analyzing marketing data to shape future strategies.
Highlights
- Manage editorial calendar and content creation for the College of Fine Arts blog using Joomla! CMS.
- Develop and execute communication materials for grant writing, funding campaigns, and annual appeals.
- Oversee alumni relations and manage the Fine Arts Ambassadors recent alumni group.
- Plan and execute events including Arts Bash, CFA Assembly, Scholarship Brunch, and donor/alumni events.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing & Communications and Advancement) and external vendors.
- Preferred skills include storytelling, project management, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, social media, content management systems, and project management software.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree plus 4 years or a master’s degree plus 2 years of related experience; higher education experience can substitute for work experience.
- Full-time position with standard hours M-F 9am–5pm, some evening and weekend events.
- Pay range is $43,796 to $60,600 annually.
- Position serves the College of Fine Arts External Relations group within Academic Affairs.
Marketing Communication Specialists Full Description
Marketing Communication Specialists
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 10/22/2025
Requisition Number | PRN43387B
Job Title | Marketing Communication Specialists
Working Title | Marketing Communication Specialists
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P2 - Developing
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 | M-F 9a-5p w/ some evening/weekend events
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00070 - College of Fine Arts-Dean
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $43,796 — $60,600
Close Date | 01/22/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 11/14/2025
Job Summary | Marketing Communication SpecialistsEngage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support product launch campaigns and company brand across various communication channels. Create communication programs that promote the organization and its products and services through various means including blogs and social media, websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products. Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns. Develop a calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure constant interaction and engagement with customers and prospects. Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies.This position serves the College of Fine Arts External Relations group which includes the Marketing & Communications team and the Advancement team. The three main pillars of this position’s tasks are: Managing and writing/creating for the College of Fine Arts blog, The Finer Points Grant writing and funding campaigns Alumni relations
Responsibilities | Marketing Communication Specialist, IIRequires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Managing the editorial calendar for the College of Fine Arts which includes stories/news from its five academic units (Department of Art & Art History, School of Dance, Department of Film & Media Arts, School of Music, and Department of Theatre) Using a content management system (Joomla!) to publish blog Managing timelines/reporting and creating content/communications for grant applications, giving days, crowd funding campaigns, and annual appeals Management of the Fine Arts Ambassadors (recent alumni group) and alumni cultivation and communication efforts Event planning and execution including our annual Arts Bash, CFA Assembly, Scholarship Brunch, and donor/alumni events hosted by the academic units
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Marketing Communication Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | We are looking for a strong storyteller who can create compelling narratives, most often in written formats, but also in other digital media, that appeal to a wide variety of audiences. In addition to understanding and emulating the unique tones of our varied art forms/academic units, this person will need to target specific segments of our audience, including: prospective students, their parents/guardians, donors/foundations, the university community, and alumni. Knowledge of and strong appreciation for the arts preferred. The pace of this job is fast and often includes competing timelines and deadlines. Strong project and time management skills preferred. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, project management software, content management systems, social media, and other online creative tools preferred.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
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.
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 | PRN43387B
Job Title | Marketing Communication Specialists
Working Title | Marketing Communication Specialists
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P2 - Developing
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 | M-F 9a-5p w/ some evening/weekend events
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00070 - College of Fine Arts-Dean
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $43,796 — $60,600
Close Date | 01/22/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 11/14/2025
Job Summary | Marketing Communication SpecialistsEngage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support product launch campaigns and company brand across various communication channels. Create communication programs that promote the organization and its products and services through various means including blogs and social media, websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products. Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns. Develop a calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure constant interaction and engagement with customers and prospects. Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies.This position serves the College of Fine Arts External Relations group which includes the Marketing & Communications team and the Advancement team. The three main pillars of this position’s tasks are: Managing and writing/creating for the College of Fine Arts blog, The Finer Points Grant writing and funding campaigns Alumni relations
Responsibilities | Marketing Communication Specialist, IIRequires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Managing the editorial calendar for the College of Fine Arts which includes stories/news from its five academic units (Department of Art & Art History, School of Dance, Department of Film & Media Arts, School of Music, and Department of Theatre) Using a content management system (Joomla!) to publish blog Managing timelines/reporting and creating content/communications for grant applications, giving days, crowd funding campaigns, and annual appeals Management of the Fine Arts Ambassadors (recent alumni group) and alumni cultivation and communication efforts Event planning and execution including our annual Arts Bash, CFA Assembly, Scholarship Brunch, and donor/alumni events hosted by the academic units
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Marketing Communication Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | We are looking for a strong storyteller who can create compelling narratives, most often in written formats, but also in other digital media, that appeal to a wide variety of audiences. In addition to understanding and emulating the unique tones of our varied art forms/academic units, this person will need to target specific segments of our audience, including: prospective students, their parents/guardians, donors/foundations, the university community, and alumni. Knowledge of and strong appreciation for the arts preferred. The pace of this job is fast and often includes competing timelines and deadlines. Strong project and time management skills preferred. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, project management software, content management systems, social media, and other online creative tools preferred.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
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.
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 (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years 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, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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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