Marketing/Communications Specialist

Job Summary

About the Epicenter

The Impact & Prosperity Center at the University of Utah is the first of its kind residential community dedicated to impact and prosperity, an interdisciplinary approach that combines business, economics, and policy to turn ambitious ideas into tangible realities. The Epicenter offers unparalleled programming that draws on the collective expertise and passion of students, thought leaders, and practitioners to empower the next generation of changemakers. Program offerings will include an impact and prosperity speaker series, solve-a-thons, purpose driven socials, impact investing pitches, case competitions, film screenings, music nights, and more. Programs will be open to students from across campus with any academic focus of study. To learn more about upcoming opportunities and events, visit https://epicenter.utah.edu/ for more information.

Position Overview

The Impact & Prosperity Epicenter team seeks an energetic, independent, and detail-oriented Marketing and Communications Specialist to spread the word about the new, first-of-its kind residential community known as the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. The Marketing and Communications Specialist will be responsible for leading marketing and communications for the residential community. This position will be responsible to design, coordinate, and execute a wide range of marketing/communications campaigns, including website content development, social media, newsletters, and other awareness-raising campaigns. Candidates must be proficient at performing a variety of writing, design, and project management tasks while using good judgement and strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute marketing/communications strategies.

Candidates must demonstrate ability to utilizes traditional and electronic publishing technologies to produce communications that implement project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a comprehensive marketing plan that reaches the diverse range of stakeholders including students, campus partners and off-campus stakeholders
• Develops marketing/communication materials from concept to execution including the following channels: social media, printed flyers, website content, newsletters
• Develops and communicates department information on various projects to its stakeholders, both internal and external
• Responsible for monitoring effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics and adjusting communication plans as necessary a. In conjunction with the Epicenter owners, develop, track, achieve, and report on short and long term goals b. Routinely engage in review and feedback of marketing materials and events
• Support the Sales team on the development and execution of outreach materials for the housing application process and recruitment opportunities (e.g. tabling).
• Oversees student intern(s) to support the generation and dissemination of student-centric marketing materials
• Strong attention to detail and proofreads all communications and monitors media
• Ensures that distributed material is accurate and timely
• Closely coordinates with marketing departments from Sorenson Impact Institute, the Center for Business, Health and Prosperity, and other affiliated teams to ensure cohesive and coordinated marketing efforts
• Other duties as assigned

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.

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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.

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