Marketing Communications Management

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with flexibility and some hybrid work allowed

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Department 00051 - College of Engineering-Dean

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $65,000 - $95,000

Close Date

Close Date 10/31/2026

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time)

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) 09/15/2026

Marketing Communications Management

The John and Marcia Price College of Engineering is home to seven dynamic departments advancing research, innovation, and education in engineering and computer science. We are seeking a strategic marketing and communications leader with strong writing, design, and project management skills to effectively promote the College’s programs, research, events, and achievements. Join us in shaping the future of engineering through impactful storytelling and strategic communications!

Direct and manage the development of integrated marketing and communications strategies that support College-wide and department-specific goals, reputation, recruitment, engagement, advancement, campaigns, and lead-generation objectives. Partner with the dean’s office, College and department leadership, faculty, staff, development, academic affairs, and University public relations and marketing teams to create accessible content and coordinated communications programs that engage target audiences. Oversee marketing collateral and ensure consistent application of University and College messaging and brand standards.

Lead media relations and the development of press releases, story pitches, interview materials, marketing copy, reports, advertisements, and related content.

This position reports to the Dean of the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering and maintains a coordinated relationship with the University Marketing and Communications to support institutional alignment, coordination, and brand consistency. Serves as a first-level manager responsible for overseeing the work of individual contributors, including hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Apply broad knowledge of the field and demonstrated leadership skills to guide the team’s activities and performance.

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• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of integrated marketing and communications strategies that advance College-wide and department-specific priorities, reputation, recruitment, engagement, advancement, and lead-generation objectives.
• Directs and contributes to the research, writing, editing, design, production, and distribution of print and digital content for the College and its departments, including publications, websites, social media, email, marketing materials, reports, photographs, videos, advertisements, news releases, and other communications.
• Develops and maintains relationships with members of the media and oversees media relations activities, including responding to inquiries and preparing news releases, story pitches, interview materials, photographs, videos, and related materials.
• Partners with college and department leadership, faculty, staff, development, academic affairs, and University public relations and marketing teams to identify communications needs, establish priorities, develop coordinated messaging, and execute programs and campaigns.
• Manages the assigned marketing and communications budget and exercises delegated authority for external agencies, retainers, photography and video services, advertising expenditures, and other vendors in accordance with University procurement,…