PR/Communications Manager Job at University of Utah in Salt Lake City

Details

Open Date 01/29/2025

Requisition Number PRN41087B

Job Title Manager, PR/Communications

Working Title PR/Communications Manager

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 Academic Affairs

Department 00062 - School of Computing

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 47600 to 90400

Close Date 03/05/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

ThePR/Communications Manager for the Kahlert School of Computing develops and implements,

policies and programs in relation to development and community engagement. These programs will include cultivating industrial partners and other stakeholders, planned giving, major gifts, public relations initiatives, alumni relations, neighborhood partnerships, and resource planning. The candidate’s efforts will support industry outreach as it pertains to a range of degree programs offered by the school, from undergraduate to graduate programs, including the Masters of Software Development program. Requires specialized skill set. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment. The successful candidate will report to the Director of the School as part of the School’s leadership team, and will interface and collaborate with faculty and other staff.

Responsibilities

1. Develops, implements, and maintains programs that increase the impact of education and research in the School, and supports advancement initiatives to meet the workforce needs of the state.

2. Initiates and coordinates supporting events (for existing programs such as the School’s Industrial

Advisory Board and Alumni Group, as well as new programs) that showcase the School of

Computing and engage the external community. Evaluates program effectiveness.

1. Estimates budgetary requirements for special projects and oversees associated purchases and inventory.

2. Works with the School’s Public Relations Specialist to develop communication strategies for the

Compute brochure, recruiting flyers, website, and social media.

1. Partners with faculty to manage student capstone projects, which includes recruiting industry

sponsorship, executing contracts between industry and the University, and monitoring budgets

to ensure proper spend down of projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment 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 assigned 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.

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