Assoc Dir, Marketing & Sales Assoc Dir, Marketing & Sales

Job Summary

The U.S.-Canada Center on Climate-Resilient Western Interconnected Grid at the University of Utah has an immediate opening for a Manager, Marketing, Community Engagement and Events position to work with the center director, faculty, collaborators, and stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and financial objectives for the center in relation to marketing, community engagement and event organization. The preferred applicant will have excellent written and verbal communication abilities, be self-motivated, professional, and have a service-minded mentality to help bring the center’s vision and mission forward.

EDI Commitment

The John and Marcia Price College of Engineering has recently received Bronze-level recognition from the ASEE Diversity Recognition Program, which recognizes national leaders in inclusive excellence. The University of Utah Price College of Engineering believes that improving the productivity, health, safety, and enjoyment of human life starts by listening and incorporating a wide range of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences in culture and circumstances. We encourage the inclusion of diverse thoughts and ideas to enhance our ability to provide solutions and engineering professionals that can contribute to the overall economy and wellbeing of society. We endeavor to support all students, faculty, and staff so they can reach their full potential.

At the University of Utah Price College of Engineering, in addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life plan and up to 14.2% contribution to your retirement plan, we have the following perks:

• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities: In addition to the many free educational opportunities on campus, the University offers 50% tuition reduction for eligible employees and their families. We also offer professional development opportunities to develop your skills.
• Flexibility: Some telework options and flextime schedules are available for all employees with supervisor approval. This position may be approved for working 2 days remotely after successfully completing the probation period.
• Office Culture: We have a highly collaborative office on the University of Utah campus. Employees have access to a full kitchen, and you have access to the Starley Café located in the Warnock Engineering Building for affordable and easy lunch options. We offer several opportunities to engage and get to know your co-workers. Dress code is relaxed business/casual—we want you to be comfortable.
• Wellness in action: Take advantage of our many health and wellness programs on-campus and virtually. This includes mental health and resiliency support, discount on outdoor recreation rentals and Eccles Student Life Center, nutrition services, and more.
• Community: Discounted and sometimes free admissions to arts, cultural, museum, lectures, and select sporting events on campus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procedural matters to ensure the successful and timely operation of multiple research, development and educational projects related to the U.S.-Canada Center on Climate-Resilient Western Interconnected Grid.
• Design and develop research and outreach marketing materials, including writing articles, news and develop and maintain websites and social media.
• Take meeting minutes and action items during meetings and performs basic follow-up with project participants and monitor their timely progress on actions.
• Prepare presentations and frequent (e.g., quarterly, annually) project reports and performs evaluation of project effectiveness.
• Organize seminars, workshops, luncheons and other meetings and leading associated communication, and making travel arrangements.
• Maintain and oversee the maintenance of project data and documents, meetings minutes, recordings, lists, or files.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, research materials, and outreach publications.
• Acts as liaison between the projects and internal or external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, business or public administration, a related area, or equivalency required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master’s degree in business or public administration, marketing, communication, Arts or related area preferred.

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

Preferences Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.

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. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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