SFESOM Strategic Communications Manager

Job Description

SFESOM Strategic Communications Manager | University of Utah

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City, UT, within the U of U Health – Academics division. This position is vital to supporting the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESOM) by managing its strategic communications. The role ensures that the school’s mission is clearly articulated to both internal and external audiences through executive-level communications and various media channels. This individual will play a key role in maintaining the quality and continuity of communication services for SFESOM leadership.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid Salt Lake City, UT
• Pay: $68800–$77800 yearly
• Team: Member of U of U Health Academic Communications & Marketing team, liaises with SFESOM leadership.
• Mission: Plans, organizes, and carries out strategic communication functions for the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine and its leadership.
• Tech Stack: Drupal, WordPress

What You’ll Actually Do
• Communication Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans, strategies, and tactics to support client goals for SFESOM.
• Executive Communications: Craft executive-level communications, including speeches, announcements, op-eds, presentation materials, news articles, newsletters, blogs, and social media posts.
• Strategy Monitoring: Monitor the strategic effectiveness of communication initiatives and adjust plans and tactics as necessary to meet objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with the MarCom team, SFESOM Deans office, and other clientele, providing expert communications counsel to SFESOM leadership.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the consistent production of high-quality communication output across all channels, including print, web, and social media, adhering to project timelines and accuracy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalency) for a Marketing Communication Specialist, IV role.
• Experience: Eight years of directly related work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or six years with a Master’s degree. Demonstrated ability to develop clear, compelling communications for executive and other leadership audiences.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write effectively in the voice of senior leaders and translate complex issues into clear messages. Strong project management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work proactively and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Skills in interviewing, content management platforms (especially Drupal or WordPress), oral presentation, and photography are a plus. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.