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**Open Date** 06/13/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42184B

**Job Title** Public Relations Associate

**Working Title** Recruiting and Engagement Specialist - MLS

**Job Grade** D

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

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

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Traditional Mon-Fri, with occasional requirement to work evenings or Saturdays. Some off-site travel will also be required. Option for hybrid work after six months.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00247 - Pathology

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 31600 to 55621

**Close Date** 09/13/2025

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

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

Develops materials for, implements and coordinates the Medical Laboratory Sciences ( MLS ) division’s student recruitment, engagement and outreach efforts. Oversees the provision of resources and materials for student recruitment and engagement activities for the Medical Laboratory Sciences division. Evaluates program recruitment and outreach effectiveness and makes modifications as necessary.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develops age-appropriate MLS program recruitment materials and represents this information to a variety of target audiences throughout the State of Utah. Reviews and revises materials as needed and on an annual basis.

2. Assists faculty in assessing community needs to determine appropriate outreach activities and opportunities to promote the Medical Laboratory Science profession to high school, junior high students, pre- MLS / MLS majors and minors.

3. Coordinates and oversees the distribution of information about the MLS programs to schools and organizations interested in MLS .

4. Develops and coordinates division-level student engagement activities.

5. Designs and implements appropriate evaluation tools to determine effectiveness of recruitment and outreach efforts.

6. Participates in education fairs and community outreach activities throughout the State.

7. Plans, coordinates and implements division-level annual Medical Laboratory Professionals Week activities to raise awareness about the role of Medical Laboratory Scientists in health care.

8. Creates and disseminates a bi-monthly newsletter for the MLS division’s students.

9. Assists division management in tracking and maintaining advertising and student recruitment, outreach and engagement expenditures.

10. Manages division social media accounts and website.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

* Light lifting and carrying of display materials. *

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communications, English, Liberal Arts, or a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Experience in desktop publishing, word processing, computer networks and web page design preferred. Experience in public relations work or the print news media also preferred.

Preferences

PREFERENCES

Demonstrated effective communication and human relation skills, and demonstrated ability to conceptually develop recruiting and marketing materials for various educational programs. Demonstrated public speaking skills; excellent writing skills; and the ability to foster individual/group facilitation. **Valid Utah driver’s license required.**

**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.

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