Job SummaryThe Communications and Events Manager for the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESOM) oversees the full lifecycle of in-person and digital events, alongside a broad communications and marketing portfolio that is developed and executed in partnership with the University of Utah Health Marketing and Communications team. Plans, implements, and oversees event operations, strategic communications, public affairs, and integrated marketing, including contract and vendor management, brand stewardship, content development, and event execution, logistics, and analysis. Supervises staff and student volunteers as needed for in-person and virtual events, conferences, and meetings. This position interfaces with all necessary departments to ensure seamless communication and event delivery while fostering strong relationships and upholding high customer service standards.ResponsibilitiesOrchestrates and executes all aspects of on‑site and virtual sponsored and hosted events, including meetings, seminars, conferences, symposiums, etc.; responsible for event planning, marketing, communications, and logistics to ensure event success.Develops and implements a strategic communications framework that supports SFESOM goals, aligns with institutional messaging, and advances the school's reputation internally and externally.Partners with the University of Utah Health Marketing and Communications team to manage strategic communication between event organizers, leadership, staff, faculty, students, media, and the public, ensuring key messages are effectively and accurately delivered.Manages relationships with vendors, organizers, and attendees.Leverages marketing skills to design promotional materials for various SFESOM events; drafts talking points, run of show, announcements, newsletters, social media posts, and blogs to support and advertise events across multiple channels and audiences.Applies public relations skills to build, protect and elevate the SFESOM brand; manages communication between event organizers, leadership, staff, faculty, students, and the public to ensure key messages are effectively and accurately communicated.Develops and maintains a proactive communications calendar that coordinates event promotion, institutional announcements, and public‑facing content.Identifies new event opportunities for the SFESOM based on strategic goals.Partners with Dean's Office to develop communication strategies to promote off‑site tradition events and ceremonies.Develops and implements policies, procedures, and cost models related to event operations, customer service, staffing, and budget in alignment with University of Utah policy.Assesses current software and tools; recommends enhancements to improve efficiency and outcomes.Develops processes for repeatability and scalability across events and communications workflows.Negotiates contracts and budgets with vendors, customers, speakers, and other stakeholders.Conducts post‑event evaluations, budget recaps, communications audits, and feedback analysis to inform future event plans.Leads event operations, including set‑up, on‑site management, and takedown.Supervises staff, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure successful event delivery.Recruits, trains, and manages event staff and volunteers.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsRequires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.Senior Supervisor, Event Planning Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe 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. 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