Assoc Dir, PR/Communications

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Open Date : 06 / 10 / 2024

Requisition Number : PRN38822B

Job Title : Assoc Dir, PR / Communications

Working Title : Assoc Dir, PR / Communications

Job Grade : G

FLSA Code : Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week : 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift : Day

Work Schedule Summary : Monday Friday, 8 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm, and other hours as needed

VP Area : President

Department : 00339 - Marketing & Communications

Location : Campus

City : Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment : External Posting

Pay Rate Range : $80,000 to $110,000

Close Date : Open Until Filled

Job Summary : Works with the communications director and senior members of the communications department in developing and overseeing a strategy to raise the University of Utah’s profile and build its reputation as a top 10 public institution of higher education.

The associate director will serve as part of the University of Utah’s Communications and Marketing team, producing strategic, dynamic editorial content on the teaching, research and service missions of the university.

The associate director will also coordinate the work of others, in and outside the UMC team, aligning their efforts for a comprehensive regional and national communication strategy.

Finally, the associate director will manage media relations and regularly serve as the institution’s spokesperson.

Responsibilities :

• Produces internal communications, news releases and other editorial content for publication in print and online, supporting the strategic marketing and communications goals of the university in media outreach, social media and web priorities.
• Develops story ideas, and assists other university communications staff in evaluating tips, prepares and distributes news releases and writes for internal campus audiences, the community and media representatives.
• Assists with editing of university publications.
• Conducts interviews with faculty and university leaders from various fields.
• Collaborates skillfully with colleagues in order to determine editorial content.
• Develops and fosters productive relationships with members of the media.
• Demonstrates progressive expertise and knowledge of regional and national media, media trends and emerging technologies and platforms.
• Demonstrates leadership or managerial experience in public relations, communications / journalism or education.
• Regularly serves as university spokesperson.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required;

plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

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

Preferences :

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Administration, or related area preferred.
• Master’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Administration, or related area preferred.
• Has experience engaging journalists and other relevant audiences through social and other nontraditional media networks.
• Experience managing small teams of writers, photographers, designers, and other communication professionals is a plus.

Type : Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary : Please submit three writing samples, options would include press release, news story, blog post and / or PowerPoint presentation.

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.

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and 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.

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