Communications Specialist II - CHPS

Position Announcement

Join an energetic, mission-driven team that is shaping the future of health and public service at Utah Valley University. As the Communications Specialist II for the College of Health & Public Service (CHPS), you’ll have the opportunity to use your creativity every day—designing impactful visuals, telling compelling student and faculty stories, and bringing high-visibility initiatives to life across digital platforms.

This role is perfect for a designer-communicator who thrives on variety. One week, you might be producing a college-wide annual report, and the next, leading a social media campaign that showcases student success or community impact. You’ll collaborate with a supportive and innovative marketing team that values new ideas, professional growth, and creative autonomy.

Why You’ll Love This Position

• Impactful Storytelling: Highlight the achievements of students, faculty, and community partners making a real difference in Utah and beyond.
• Professional Growth: Work in a collaborative environment with mentorship from experienced communications and marketing professionals.
• Meaningful Mission: Support programs that prepare the next generation of nurses, paramedics, mental health professionals, public health leaders, and more.
  
  

If you’re passionate about design, digital media, and creating content that matters—and you want to belong to a team that values innovation and student success—this position is an exceptional opportunity.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Graphic Design and Marketing: Design marketing and promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, presentations, event collateral, and digital graphics. Ensure all materials meet UVU branding, accessibility, and quality standards. Execute integrated marketing and communication plans that promote CHPS programs, initiatives, and achievements to internal and external audiences. Align messaging with college goals and university priorities, and ensure consistency across all channels.
• Social Media Management: Manage the college’s social media presence across multiple platforms, including content creation, scheduling, community engagement, and analytics. Implement paid campaigns and monitor performance metrics to increase awareness and engagement.
• Content Creation and Publications: Write, design, and produce the CHPS newsletter, annual report, and other publications. Create content for print, digital, and web platforms that highlight student, faculty, and alumni success stories while maintaining UVU’s voice and style standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field AND one year of related professional experience in marketing, communications, or design.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years plus related professional experience in marketing, communications, or design.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Marketing and public relations principles, practices, and trends.
• Social media strategy, analytics, and audience engagement methods.
• Branding, accessibility, and university communication standards.
• Digital content management and basic SEO practices.
• Graphic design and publication production processes.
  
  

Skills

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading for both print and digital platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other design or publishing tools.
• Skilled in managing social media campaigns and analyzing performance metrics.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborative work.
  
  

Abilities

• Translate complex information into clear, compelling messages.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Maintain a consistent voice and brand identity across platforms.
• Exercise sound judgment and creativity in communication initiatives.