Marketing/Communications Specialist
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193![University of Utah](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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10/03/2023Requisition NumberRequisition Number
PRN36551BJob TitleJob Title
Marketing/Communications SpecialistWorking TitleWorking Title
Marketing/Communications SpecialistJob GradeJob Grade
EFLSA CodeFLSA Code
ProfessionalPatient Sensitive Job Code?Patient Sensitive Job Code?
NoStandard Hours per Week
40-50Full Time or Part Time?Full Time or Part Time?
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U of U Health - AcademicsDepartmentDepartment
02010 - RMCOEH CenterLocationLocation
My529 Downtown SLCCityCity
Salt Lake City, UTType of RecruitmentType of Recruitment
External PostingPay Rate RangePay Rate Range
39300 to 60000Close DateOpen Until Filled
NoJob SummaryThis position includes a variety of activities focused on promoting the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health ( RMCOEH ), which is breaking ground as Utah’s first officially designated multi-university program, between the University of Utah and Weber State University.The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set at their disposal to raise the public profile of
RMCOEH , one of the leading centers of its kind in the country, and its mission of protecting workers and serving businesses. Experience planning and executing marketing strategies is crucial, as is the ability to collaborate with a diverse team of faculty and staff. A background in public relations, meanwhile, is a plus.This position will be responsible for elevating RMCOEH’s brand — including its programs at both the University of Utah and Weber State University — through a range of channels, with aims that include recruiting local and national students, increasing stakeholders’ awareness about the center’s positive impacts on workers and businesses, and growing engagement with our continuing education offerings for professionals.A typical day may involve collaborating with our multimedia content specialist on a social media advertising campaign in the morning, designing a plan to market our continuing education courses to professionals before lunch, and accompanying faculty on a visit to a construction site in the afternoon for an up-close look at the kinds of problems graduates of our programs are trained to tackle.The person who will be most successful in this position views themselves, on some level, as a storyteller. They are intrigued — and motivated — by the challenge of ensuring the world knows about the remarkable things happening here every day, from students becoming budding experts in their fields to faculty conducting research that shapes how key issues regarding occupational and environmental health and safety are understood.We want people to know what we do at
RMCOEH
and how it makes workers’ lives better and our communities stronger.We are looking for someone who gets excited at the prospect of digging into what makes our center special and showcasing it in a way that gets people to sit up and pay attention.If that’s you, please apply. We’re excited to hear your story — and to learn how you can help us share ours.ResponsibilitiesDesigns, coordinates, and executes a wide range of marketing/communications.Meets with, and develops enduring relationships with, business and labor community contacts.Performs a variety of writing, design, and project management tasks.Demonstrates good judgment and strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute marketing/communications strategies.Utilizes traditional and electronic publishing technologies to produce communications that achieve project objectives.Collaborates with diverse staff, faculty, and students at both the University of Utah and Weber State University to plan and execute marketing/communications strategies.Monitors effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics and adjusts strategies as necessary.Proofreads communications and monitors media.May perform other related technical 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.PreferencesPlease provide a sample of your work, or describe in one page an example of how you formulated and successfully executed a marketing strategy for your organization.TypeSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationThe 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/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://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 (*).* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
YesNo
* How many years of communications/marketing related work experience do you have?
Less than 1 year1 year or more, but less than 3 years3 year or more, but less than 5 years5 year or more, but less than 8 years8 years or more
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