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Open Date 03/17/2025
Requisition Number PRN15702N
Job Title UU Student - Other
Working Title Communications Intern
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 18
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00161 - College of Education-Dean
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $16.50 - $18.00
Close Date 06/17/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The College of Education (CoE) seeks a highly motivated, creative and detail-oriented communications intern to work up to 18/hours a week writing press releases, CoE newsletters, and assigned articles for two College of Education publications, the biannual Utah Education magazine and the annual Impact Report, and occasionally writing web-friendly copy for the CoE site. The intern will be responsible for organizing, compiling, designing and writing internal newsletters. The intern may proofread marketing materials and engage in other research and writing tasks as assigned. The writing intern will report to the communications manager and work with graphic design and social media interns to ensure cohesion across marketing materials.
Responsibilities
Conducts interviews, gathers relevant quotes, and researches community organizations and educational initiatives to write accurate and timely stories about the CoE.
Visits onsite activities and events to gather materials needed for stories.
Writes stories, articles and/or press releases on CoE events, faculty, programs, awards, alumni, community engagement, etc.
Responsible for organizing, compiling, and writing the monthly internal newsletter.
Engages in an editing process with marketing and revises pieces under their guidance as needed.
Assists in writing web-friendly copy for various landing pages on the CoE site. Researches and reaches out to faculty, relevant staff and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and relevance of web content.
Proofreads various forms of marketing materials as needed.
Adheres to university-wide marketing guidelines and best practices.
Collaborates with the design team as needed.
Attends a weekly marketing meeting in person.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Current University of Utah student.
Interest and/or experience in writing, blogging, conducting interviews and working with an editor.
Ability to submit at least two writing samples.
Preferences
Must be able to work 15-18 hours per week for a minimum of 2 semesters.
Must participate in weekly marketing strategy meetings.
Ability to work effectively both in-office at the University of Utah and remotely.
Experience and Skills:
Previous professional work experience in writing.
Understanding of how to use the G-Suite platforms.
Ability to work as part of a broader team and independently.
Ability to use Microsoft Word and other Microsoft resources.
Able to manage multiple deadlines and projects in collaboration with team members.
Responsive and effective communicator across different channels (phone, video conference, and email).
Special Instructions Summary
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. 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.
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. 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 ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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