Marketing Assistant – HigherEdJobs

Job Summary

We are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in
marketing library services and collections, thereby helping students succeed. You’ll be working in the heart of the campus at the Marriott
Library where students come for everything from computing, to collections and databases, to reference help and VR and gaming. You’ll gain
real-world marketing and public relations experience and experiment with different ways to talk to students. We can help you develop your
technical skills, but being a people person and a great story teller are essential for this position. If you are savvy with social media and
enjoy keeping up with the latest trends, this job will give you a chance to explore how to engage students on multiple
platforms.

This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and remote work. Specific telecommuting arrangements will be
based on the needs of the position and authorized at the discretion of the supervisor.

Aligned with the University’s commitment to
“Celebrating U
Completely,” we seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our
organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those
who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path. We are interested in identifying and interviewing candidates with
experience and expertise that will contribute to advancing our mission to provide everyone with access to information resources and
educational opportunities.

The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.

Responsibilities
Working
with two other professionals on the team, you will be involved in all aspects of our marketing and public relations activities. We will rely
on you to create student-centered content to support social media campaigns, publish blog posts and announcements using content generated by
internal clients, and produce photos and videos of events, exhibitions, and students/faculty for use in PR materials. You will play an
important role in our outreach and brand awareness efforts by helping to plan and manage tabling sessions in the library and on campus,
creating displays, submitting events to community and campus calendars, purchasing promotional items, and managing distribution of marketing
materials such as print posters and branded merchandise.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Marketing,
Communications, or a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). One
year of related experience and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience in different styles of
writing, publishing software packages and advertising concepts may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to
perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Experience with creating
content on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other short form video. Strong writing skills. Experience in event planning.

The duties,
qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill
and the types of skills, experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any
candidate to be a perfect match for this list or to perform all of the duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your resume and cover
letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your
background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals.

Special
Instructions
All applications received by July 10, 2024 will receive full consideration.
This is a local
recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected.
The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Utah within 5-7 days of notice.

When prompted to do so, please upload three
(3) professional references.

A cover letter is not required, but you may attach one as an optional document.

Requisition
Number: PRN39019B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday between 8am and
5pmOccasional evenings and weekends will be required
Department: 00790 – Marriott Library – Operations
Location:
Campus
Pay Rate Range: 40000 – 43500
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/166986

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