Communications Manager

University of Utah -
Salt Lake City, UT

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $65,000 a year
10 hours ago

Benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

Marketing project management
Visual design
Visual communication design

Full Job Description

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 experienced, energetic, independent, and detail-oriented Communications Manager to spread the word about the new, first-of-its kind residential community known as the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. The Communications Manager will be responsible for leading marketing and communications for the residential community. This position will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and executing a wide range of marketing/communications campaigns, including physical marketing material, 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 judgment and strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute marketing/communications strategies. Candidates must be adaptable to an evolving organizational structure. Candidates must demonstrate ability to utilize traditional and electronic publishing technologies to produce communications that implement project objectives.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes a comprehensive marketing plan that reaches the wide 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
In conjunction with the Epicenter owners, develop, track, achieve, and report on short and long term goals
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).
Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor student marketing interns and ambassadors, providing direction on content creation, event promotion, and community engagement initiatives.
Work with Epicenter Centers: Sorenson Impact Institute and the Center for Business, Health and Prosperity as “clients” on a needed basis to market their needs.
Work with marketing leadership to identify and develop compelling stories highlighting residents, student experiences, speakers, programs, and outcomes through written, visual, and multimedia content.
Other duties as assigned.

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:

Senior Supervisor, Marketing Communications Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Manager, Marketing Communications Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, brand management, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing multi-channel marketing and communications campaigns.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to various audiences.
Experience creating content for websites, social media platforms, email newsletters, and print materials.
Proficiency with content management systems (CMS), email marketing platforms, and social media management tools.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Demonstrated attention to detail, including editing and proofreading communications materials.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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 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.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree

* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more

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Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

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Open Date

07/14/2026

Requisition Number

PRN45658B

Job Title

Marketing Communications Management

Working Title

Communications Manager

Career Progression Track

M00

Track Level

M3 - Manager, M2 - Senior Supervisor

FLSA Code

Administrative

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Standard Hours per Week

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F 8-5

VP Area

Academic Affairs

Department

02279 - Impact & Prosperity Epicenter

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$60,000 - $65,000

Close Date

10/10/2026

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

08/20/2026

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