Job Details

Communications Manager

Position Number: 7337109
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Communications Manager

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 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.

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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.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45658B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F 8-5
Department: 02279 - Impact & Prosperity Epicenter
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $60,000 - $65,000
Close Date: 10/10/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205522