Marketing Specialists

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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 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

• 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

• Open Date: 08/19/2026
• Requisition Number: PRN
  45971B
• 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

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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.

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