Marketing, Communications & Events Manager (part-time, 28 hours/week)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual marketing and communication plans that promote Center programs, initiatives, events, and strategic priorities.
• Manage and strengthen the Center’s brand across print, digital, social media, email, and web platforms while ensuring alignment with university branding standards.
• Manage the creation, production, and distribution of key communications, including newsletters, annual reports, direct mail, email campaigns, and event promotions.
• Plan, promote, and execute signature events for students, faculty, alumni, donors, and other stakeholders, including managing logistics, budgets, vendors, and participant communications.
• Manage digital marketing efforts, including social media, email marketing, and website content, and use engagement metrics to evaluate and improve effectiveness.
• Support efforts to build and maintain relationships with students, faculty, alumni, donors, advisory board members, university partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the Center’s representation at external events, networking opportunities, and sponsorships to increase visibility and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
• Manage website content and updates to ensure information is timely, engaging, accurate, accessible, and aligned with university standards.
• Coordinate advisory board materials and support the maintenance of alumni, donor, mentor, and stakeholder information in CRM and other internal platforms.
• Supervise and provide creative direction to 2-3 student employees supporting design and event activities.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in marketing or event management.
• Experience managing branding and high-visibility events.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Event planning, project coordination, and budget management.
• Ability to provide creative direction and supervise student employees.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in marketing or event management.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience producing donor or advisory board communications.
• Knowledge of digital marketing analytics and campaign performance measurement.
• Experience with social media management platforms.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design software.
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, etc.)
• Photography or videography experience

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU