Marketing Specialists

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Open Date 08/19/2026 Requisition Number PRN45971B Job Title Marketing Specialists Working Title Marketing 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

8:00 am- 5:00 pm

VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00999 - Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $40,000-$51,000 Close Date 09/17/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Support the planning and execution of many marketing, communication, and related tasks at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. Duties and responsibilities include writing, editing, social media, graphic design, outreach, program support, photography, video, contributor coordination, website content management, and a variety of other tasks to support the institute's mission to inspire and assist student entrepreneurs.

About the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is a nationally ranked hub for student entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Utah and an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business. The first programs were offered in 2001, through the vision and support of Pierre Lassonde, an alumnus of the Eccles School and successful mining entrepreneur. The institute now provides opportunities for thousands of students to learn about entrepreneurship and innovation. Programs include workshops, networking events, business-plan competitions, startup support, innovation programs, graduate seminars, scholarships, community outreach and more. All programs are open to students from any academic major or background. The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute also manages Lassonde Studios, a five-story innovation space and housing facility for all students. Learn more at https://lassonde.utah.edu.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits a variety of marketing materials and feature articles
• Manages social media planning, content development, and execution
• Edits and publishes website content including text, photos, and graphics
• Photographs and films various events and activities
• Supports many student and community programs and activities
• Assists with managing student and alumni marketing contributors
• Manages outreach tasks as needed on and off campus
• Contributes ideas and feedback on a wide variety of marketing projects
• Joins a dedicated team of marketing professionals and students to achieve department goals
• Works on the University of Utah campus in various locations and occasionally at locations off campus
• Manages the distribution of printed marketing materials across campus and other locations
• Designs marketing materials including posters, social media graphics, publications, and other materials
• Completes other related tasks as time allows as part of a dynamic organization

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).

• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary

Please provide work samples in the form of a link to a digital portfolio, uploaded documents, images or similar. We want to see any related work samples you can provide, including writing, graphic design, photography, video or other forms of marketing content.

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

• • Please add your portfolio to the "Applicant document or accept URL in lieu of uploaded document" section.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Applicant Document - Other

Optional Documents