This position is responsible for producing compelling content that strategically communicates the goals and vision of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (EEJCEHS). The Director of PR and Marketing (Public Relations Specialist III) reports directly to the Dean of EEJCEHS and will (1) strategically lead and advocate for communicating the goals and successes of EEJCEHS to the University, the state, the nation, and the world; and (2) effectively supervise the EEJCEHS Public Relations and Marketing team on creative communication projects. Applicant must have a flexible work schedule for projects that go beyond the typical workday.

This position is eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 12 days of paid leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employee and spouse, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2022-2023

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 

• Strategizes external communication and branding through collaboration with college leadership, department heads, center directors, and faculty to create content in line with those strategies.
• Researches, writes, edits, and develops electronic and printed recruitment and communication materials to enhance the image and reputation of faculty, programs, departments, and the college. Developed content may include press kits, feature stories, proposals, and public service announcements.
• Works with researchers to correctly interpret and convey research findings for the media and public.
• Directs and plans social media strategy and content.
• Supervises PR Writing Assistant and Graphic Design Assistant.
• Ensures that all electronic and printed CEHS materials are in compliance with both college and university branding, press, and social media policies.
• Collaborates with PR and Marketing team to develop electronic, print, and web development materials for annual events (e.g., scholarship and awards dinner, impact reports for donors).
• Works closely with University Marketing and Communications to cover CEHS events and to widely release and publicize articles of national or global interest.
• Participates in UMAC-led strategic communications weekly and quarterly meetings.
• Responds to the college’s emergency communication needs by creating appropriate public-facing information and materials.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, advertising, communication, or related field plus four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication portfolio.
• Experience working with a wide range of technology, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite products and managing data in complex databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills.
• Evidence of the ability to vary language, style and tone of messages depending on the audience and communication channel.
• Evidence of basic understanding of writing for search engine optimizations (SEO) and social media.
• Experience in public relations or marketing in higher education.
• Experience with developing and managing image creation/photo shoots.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of publishing procedures and requirements, including desktop publishing (e.g., Adobe Suite).
• Ability to meet deadlines and have superior organization, time management, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate media activities and promotional events.
• Website/electronic media development skills.
• Knowledge of journalism or public relations, marketing, and branding principles and techniques.
• Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to read and interpret designs, specifications, and schematic drawings for the purpose of communications about building or renovation projects.
• Ability to formulate and execute annual short and long-term marketing plans.
• Ability to summarize and interpret facts and trends as they pertain to complicated academic materials.
• Ability to move a project from concept to execution within established budgets and timelines.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile
2. Cover letter describing your qualifications for this position to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under under "Documents 1-5 or 6-10", document type “Cover Letter”
3. Two writing samples demonstrating the ability to adjust language style and tone to suit a particular audience, to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-5 or 6-10", document type “Writing Samples”
4. Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided in the Candidate Profile
5. Link to online portfolio should be included in resume or cover letter
6. Be prepared to answer the following questions as part of your application:
   • Describe your experience working with a wide range of technology, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite products and managing data in complex databases.
   • If offered the position, when would you be available to start?

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities. 

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*updated 11/2022