Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialist

Salary

$47,001.00 - $55,296.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2706327

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Career and Internship Center

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, this position offers the opportunity to help connect students with meaningful career and internship opportunities through creative, strategic marketing and communications. As a key member of the Career & Internship Center team, you will collaborate on multi-channel marketing campaigns that promote programs, events, and services designed to support student success. The role combines content creation, digital marketing, branding, and audience engagement, allowing you to shape messaging that informs, inspires, and encourages student participation across campus.

This position provides a dynamic environment where marketing, relationship-building, and higher education intersect. In addition to leading communication strategies and developing engaging content, you will support the promotion of career fairs, employer events, and other campus initiatives while partnering with employer relations professionals to strengthen connections with the business community. Ideal candidates will enjoy the opportunity to make a direct impact on student career readiness, contribute innovative ideas, and develop a broad range of skills in marketing, event promotion, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications within a mission-driven university setting.

Summary of Responsibilities

• This position collaborates on the development and execution of internal and external multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote the Career & Internship Center's programs, events, and resources. It is a member of the Events & Marketing Committee, overseeing messaging, timelines, content creation, and outreach strategies to boost student engagement. Must be in communication and alignment with centralized UVU Marcom.
• The role manages content calendars and delivers brand-aligned messaging across digital platforms, including social media, email, and the Center's website. It tracks and analyzes campaign performance to guide data-informed improvements and ensures consistent tone, visuals, and messaging across all communications. The position also partners with the Employer Relations team to create marketing content that attracts employer participation in student-facing events and supports employer outreach efforts with professional, brand-consistent materials.
• The role ensures that marketing efforts are seamlessly integrated with event timelines and effectively targeted to appropriate student and external audiences. It develops and deploys promotional materials such as flyers, digital signage, and social media content to elevate visibility and increase participation in events.
• This position assists with the preparation and execution of Center events, including the organizing of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns, and attends them to facilitate their successful completion. Assists in Jumpstart Orientation presentations, tabling, and resource fairs.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree, plus one year of marketing/design experience; OR a combination of relevant education and experience totaling five years.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current marketing trends and strategies.

• Knowledge of social media marketing.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; skill in oversight and maintenance of marketing campaigns.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Abilities

• Creative mindset with ability to bring fresh and current ideas for marketing.

• Ability to be a self-starter; crucial that candidate can work well without constant supervision.

• Ability to work well in a team environment and foster collaboration.

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with staff/personnel across Utah Valley University.

• On occasion, ability to have a variable and flexible schedule to be able to cover events after 5:00 pm, when necessary.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

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Do you have professional experience developing and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns that included digital, print, social media, email, and web-based communications?

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• No

02

Do you have experience creating, editing, and managing marketing content while ensuring brand consistency, messaging standards, and visual identity guidelines are followed?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you managed or contributed to content calendars, marketing timelines, or communication plans for events, programs, or organizational initiatives?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience using social media, email marketing, websites, or other digital communication platforms to engage target audiences and promote events or services?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you analyzed marketing campaign performance using metrics, reporting tools, or analytics to inform future outreach and engagement strategies?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience developing promotional materials such as flyers, digital signage, social media graphics, presentations, or other marketing assets?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you planned, coordinated, promoted, or supported events such as career fairs, resource fairs, orientations, employer events, or other student-facing programs?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders, departments, external partners, or clients to develop marketing materials and communication strategies that support organizational goals?

• Yes
• No

09

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu