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Toggle navigation • Home • Search Jobs • Job Alerts • Log In /Create Account • Help Marketing Communication Specialists Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Announcement Details Open Date 10/15/2026 Requisition Number PRN46503B Job Title Marketing Communication Specialists Working Title Marketing Communication Specialists Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P2 - Developing 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 Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. VP Area Academic Affairs Department 02436 - Fintech Center Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $40,000 - $48,000 annually Close Date 01/13/2027 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary The Fintech Center at the University of Utah is where education, industry, and innovation unite to shape the future of financial technology. Interdisciplinary at its core, the Center collaborates closely with faculty and industry partners to support learning, scholarship, innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange. By bridging academic insight with real-world impact, the Center functions as an interdisciplinary hub – sparking ideas and action through hands-on workshops, cutting-edge labs, faculty-driven research, student programs, and an annual conference that convenes leaders from across the globe. The Marketing and Communications Specialist will engage in the development, refinement, and execution of strategic marketing and communications initiatives to support the Fintech Center’s program launches, research initiatives, annual signature event, and brand presence across various communication channels, ensuring alignment with the University of Utah’s broader institutional identity. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu Responsibilities • Create and manage communication programs that promote the Fintech Center’s offerings including academic programs, industry partnerships, research initiatives, and student opportunities through blogs, newsletters, social media, the Center’s website, event collateral, branded materials, and other promotional products. • Provide multi-faceted support to day-to-day marketing operations, including media campaigns, promotions, and event planning and coordination, including support for the marketing, promotion, and logistical coordination of the Center’s annual event. • Collaborate with external partners, including fintech industry sponsors, vendors, and university stakeholders, to execute promotional events, speaker series, workshops, and campaigns that elevate the Center’s visibility within the fintech community. • Assist in the development and coordination of marketing campaigns. • Write content for social media platforms, the website, direct mail, email, and/or print advertisements. • Develop and maintain a content calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure consistent engagement with students, faculty, industry partners, and prospective participants. • Research, maintain, and report on marketing data to help shape future outreach strategies and demonstrate the Center’s impact to stakeholders. • Coordinate updates of marketing databases. • Assist in creating materials used for proposals, correspondence, presentations, and reports. 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). Marketing Communication Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Preferences • Familiarity in or willingness to learn fintech industry terminology and audience • Knowledge of various marketing principles, best practices, media channels and types of media/creative deliverables • Proficiency with tools such as MyEmma, WordPress, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and Monday CRM + Work Management • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Experience with data visualization tools 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 . Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu publicsafety.utah.edu This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. 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 • * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)? • Yes • No Applicant Documents Required Documents • Resume • Cover Letter • List of References Optional Documents University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . 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