Mktg & Comms Specialist University of Utah Health

• 4.1 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $47,000
• $52,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits 401(a) Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Retirement plan Qualifications LinkedIn Social media advertising campaigns Website management Drupal SEO content optimization Branding consistency Digital brand management Digital marketing tools Video marketing Master's degree Canva Online blogs Bachelor's degree Video communication WCAG Content scheduling Event photography Facebook Strategic communications 1 year Paid advertising Social media content videography Digital marketing asset design projects Instagram Content review Content strategy alignment Editing Entry level Full Job Description Details Open Date 09/03/2026 Requisition Number

PRN46117B

Job Title Marketing Communication Specialists Working Title Mktg & Comms Specialist Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P1

• Entry Level Pro 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 This is a HYBRID position and will work at the College of Nursing

ON CAMPUS

, at the Marketing & Communications office in

DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE

, and

VIRTUALLY

, with schedules approved by the supervisor. Occasional EVENING work (approximately six times per year) and WEEKEND work (approximately two times per year) is required to support events related to the CON's social media and website content strategy VP Area U of U Health

• Academics Department 00271
• College of Nursing-Dean Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $47,000
• $52,000 Close Date 11/30/2026 Priority Review Date (Note
• Posting may close at any time) Job Summary The College of Nursing ( CON ) is looking for a Marketing and Communications Specialist to help manage the webpages that represent the college and share our purpose and story with the audiences who matter most to us.

This includes audiences from prospective students exploring our programs to the community engaging with us on social media. Reporting directly to the CON marketing and communications manager and working closely with the Health Sciences webmasters, this person plays a key role in our web and social media strategy, with responsibilities split roughly 60% website and 40% social media. This role offers a genuine opportunity to collaborate with professionals across University of Utah Health Marketing and Communications, including professionals in digital marketing, social media, public relations, and more. It's a chance to grow a diverse skill set while making a real impact for the CON , using tools like Drupal, Adobe Creative Suite, Marq, Canva, and Sprout Social along the way. This specialist also writes and edits content across a variety of platforms, including social media copy, blog posts, and ad copy, helping bring the CON's voice to life wherever our audiences are reading. They also occasionally photograph or assist at events that feed our content strategy and work directly with the marketing and communications manager to produce Insights , the CON's annual magazine. We're looking for someone who is comfortable in front of the camera and behind it, savvy with social media, and understands what makes a good digital experience. Beyond that, we're looking for a collaborative, curious, and adaptable person who is willing to learn new marketing and communications skills, tools, and tactics. This position is eligible for university benefits including; medical-dental-wellness coverage , an additional immediately vested 14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a), paid leave , paid holidays , tuition assistance for employees and family, free UTA transport pass and others.

See details at:

https://benefits.utah.edu/ Total Compensation Calculator Please apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/207809

Responsibilities Essential Functions:

Serve as the point person for updates to the College of Nursing website using the content management system Drupal. Edit, develop, and implement content for webpages, working under the supervision of the marketing and communications manager and in coordination with area webmasters. Follow

WCAG , SEO

, and U of U Health best practices in all web content work. Draft, manage, create, and reply to content for the CON's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. Write and edit social media captions, ensuring consistency in messaging and applying best practices to maximize engagement. Create photography and video content for social media, collaborating with other photographers and videographers within U of U Health as needed. Utilize design and content creation resources such as Adobe Creative Suite, Marq, and Canva to support content development. Assist in building, launching, and refining paid social media ad campaigns. Collaborate with social media professionals across U of U Health. Utilize Sprout Social for scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on social media activity. Contribute to social media strategy development, audience engagement, and brand consistency across digital platforms, working closely with the marketing and communications manager. Assist in developing best practices and applying strategy for the website and social media platforms, in collaboration with the Health Sciences webmasters and the marketing and communications manager. Help photograph and/or assist at occasional evening and weekend events related to the CON's social media and website content strategy. Work directly with the marketing and communications manager to help produce Insights , the CON's annual magazine. Collaborate with professionals across U of U Health, gaining insights from experts in digital marketing, communications, web development, and social media strategy. Perform other relevant duties as assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. 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). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Marketing Communication Specialist, I:

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Please include work samples in one of the attachment options in this application, such as links to a portfolio, blog or social media copy samples, websites you've worked on, social media campaigns, or other examples of your work. 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 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

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