Details
Open Date 07/29/2025
Requisition Number PRN16187N
Job Title Development/Marketing Assistant
Working Title Marketing Assistant
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 15-20
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day

WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY

Monday -Friday
15-20 hours a week, some weekends, holidays and late nights
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 00435 - University Campus Store
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $16.00 - $18.00 DOE
Close Date 10/29/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Store is seeking a creative and reliable Part-Time Marketing Specialist to support our retail marketing efforts and help drive engagement through on-campus activations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is looking to gain valuable experience in all aspects of marketing including social media/events/campaign planning/advertising and is passionate about connecting with the campus community.
Staff who work for the Campus Store enjoy a variety of benefits, including an employee discount at the Campus Store, a set work schedule to provide consistency and predictability, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the Campus Store.
The University of Utah is the state’s public flagship institution and a top-tier research university. The University Campus Store is consistently ranked among the top 15 institutionally run campus stores in the nation. We proudly serve over 40,000 students, faculty, and staff, along with millions of visitors each year as the Official Retailer of the University of Utah.

At the Campus Store, Everything Goes Back to U—our mission is to support the University community through every latte, textbook, and piece of Utah gear we provide. We are guided by our core values:

• Empower Student Success
• Support Faculty and Staff
• Foster Pride and Tradition
• Deliver Unmatched Customer Service

We are also committed to the six core principles outlined by President Taylor Randall and the Board of Trustees: leadership, education, research, service, patient care, and unity with sister institutions. These commitments shape our daily operations and interactions with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Join us in creating a welcoming, service-driven environment where Your Pride is Our Purpose—and help us make a lasting impact at the University of Utah.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four years public relations experience which includes two years marketing, fundraising or sales activities, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience writing news releases, producing newsletters and organizing special events and fund-raising activities preferred. Depending upon department of assignment, preference may be given for a background in purchasing, television production, radio, athletics, library or museum.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

• Retail Marketing Support: Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns that promote store products, seasonal promotions, and special offers.
• Event Activation: Help coordinate and staff marketing activations at campus events, tailgates, and pop-ups. Ensure brand visibility and customer engagement at each event.
• Sales Collaboration: Partner with the Campus Store Partnerships Coordinator to support sales initiatives, including promotional outreach, merchandising support, and customer engagement strategies.
• Content Creation: Contribute to the development of marketing materials such as signage, social media content, and email campaigns tailored to retail promotions.
• Daily Marketing Operations: Maintain a consistent presence to support daily marketing tasks, campaign tracking, and coordination with store staff.