Marketing Communication Specialists

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

The Fintech Center at the University of Utah is where education, industry, and innovation unite to shape the future of financial technology. Interdisciplinary at its core, the Center collaborates closely with faculty and industry partners to support learning, scholarship, innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange. By bridging academic insight with real-world impact, the Center functions as an interdisciplinary hub  – sparking ideas and action through hands-on workshops, cutting-edge labs, faculty-driven research, student programs, and an annual conference that convenes leaders from across the globe.
 
The Marketing and Communications Specialist will engage in the development, refinement, and execution of strategic marketing and communications initiatives to support the Fintech Center’s program launches, research initiatives, annual signature event, and brand presence across various communication channels, ensuring alignment with the University of Utah’s broader institutional identity.
 

 

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.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
 

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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