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**Open Date** 05/30/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42054B

**Job Title** OCHE Comm & Mktg, The Point

**Working Title** Marketing, PR, and Events Specialist - Nucleus

**Job Grade** F

**FLSA Code** Professional

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday

8am – 5pm

**VP Area** President

**Department** 01379 - USHE Commissioner

**Location** Other

**City** Draper, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $75,000-$85,000

**Close Date** 07/30/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Nucleus Institute is Utah’s collaborative engine for innovation, commercialization, and impact. The Nucleus Institute is a new entity, created by the state of Utah, to connect higher education, industry, and government. The Nucleus Institute achieves this through shared commercialization services, investment funding, student-powered projects, a policy innovation lab, state-wide events, and the creation of an innovation campus at The Point in Draper.

The Marketing, PR, and Events Coordinator position is designed for a dynamic, highly organized, and innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively engage constituents across industry, academia, and government.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team member with excellent communication (both written and verbal), organization, graphic design skills, event planning, and demonstrated multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

Marketing

+ Position the Nucleus Institute as the premier innovation organization for the State of Utah.

+ Manage Nucleus and Utah Innovation Fund websites by collaborating with marketing firms as needed, and keeping website up to date at all times.

+ Create and distribute newsletters as needed for Nucleus and the Utah Innovation Fund.

+ Create and post engaging social media content, interact with appropriate entities and maintain an active social media presence.

+ Coordination with marketing firms and external vendors as needed.

+ Create and update slide decks, one pagers and other collateral.

+ Branding of new programs and initiatives.

PR

+ Draft and publish press releases through relevant media outlets

+ Monitor public perception and engagement, Identifying potential issues or areas for improvement

+ Engage stakeholders across academia, government, and industry

+ Build relationships with media outlets

+ May act as a spokesperson on behalf of The Nucleus Institute

Events Coordinator

+ Plan, organize, and execute on a variety of events ranging from local to statewide initiatives.

+ Manage events from ideation through execution.

+ Develop programming and schedules.

+ Manage invites for attendees and presenters/speakers.

+ Create and manage event budgets, ensure billing and payment accuracy.

+ Source and select appropriate venues.

+ Day-of event coordination.

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

DISCLAIMER

OCHE has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and primary duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and OCHE reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as OCHE may deem appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing, communications, business, or a related field; or equivalent work experience in a related field will be considered (1 year of education is equivalent to 2 years of experience).

+ 4+ years of experience in a related field.

Preferences

**Type** Benefited Staff

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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