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Radio Station Manager
Job Description
Posting Number
20141512SPosition Title
Radio Station ManagerLocation
College of San MateoDepartment
KCSM (DEPT)Position Number
4C0376Percentage of Full Time
100%FLSA
Exempt (does not accrue overtime)Months per Year
12Min Salary
$116,808 (annual)Max Salary
$147,984 (annual)Position Type
Administrative/Supervisory PositionsWho We Are
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The College and the District
College of San Mateo (CSM) is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is a Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. The college enrolls approximately 15,000 students each academic year. CSM has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on College of San Mateo’s Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE) website.
The President has called for the college community to be student-focused, always find a way to get to “yes” as one team, and serve local communities to the best of our abilities. The college recognizes the need for all students to achieve their goals and recognizes that as an institution we are stronger together. To learn more about CSM’s antiracism and justice-centered efforts, please read our Solidarity Statement.
Who We Want
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
The Position
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Administrative Services, this supervisory level position oversees and directs day-to-day operations of an educational, public radio station. Under administrative direction, the employee directs the work of staff, implements operational procedures, prepares the budget and its related reports, and maintains liaison with governing agencies and other stations. Public contact is extensive and includes station staff, students, faculty and outside agencies and stations, and the general public. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to resolve both major and minor problems using original ideas and consistent interpretations of policy. Consequences of errors in judgment can be costly in station and staff time. A Radio Station Manager directs the work of station staff at all levels.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
- Supervises daily operations of the radio station, including all staff programming and production; schedules and evaluates the work of staff; makes recommendations for employment, training, and retention of staff
- Implements personnel and fiscal policies within the station
- Supervises station fiscal matters including purchasing, underwriting, donor relations, billing, payroll, marketing, and sales activities; compiles and supervises preparation of budgetary and other reports
- Implements licensee and other legal rules and regulations
- Directs record-keeping and ascertainment activities as required by the Federal Communications Commission and other regulating agencies; maintains station compliance standards for programming and other on-air materials
- Serves as liaison between the radio station, the College, as well as the District
- Attends meetings, seminars, and workshops to obtain current operating information
- Attends College retreats, special meetings, and college participatory governance meetings as necessary
- Collaborates with College and oversees public events such as Jazz on the Hill
- Provides services as an on-air host, as required
- Supervises and assists in the development of ongoing institutional publications, including the faculty handbook, and state reporting documents
- Collaborates with College leadership and President to innovate and implement programming
- Assists development staff with planning and coordination of fundraising projects
- Creates, facilitates, and maintains community relationships aligned with College priorities and community needs
- Completes paperwork and verifies compliance for all CPB/NPR and other organizations supporting KCSM
- Serves as key emergency prevention, preparedness, and response personnel as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned by the President
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or above in broadcasting, media, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Successful work experience of increasing responsibility that has included directing the work of others, budget planning, and implementation, and working with state-of-the-art broadcast equipment
- Two years of industry or college leadership experience reasonably related to this administrative assignment
- Demonstrated fiscal prudence and accountability
- Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to function as an effective leader in the administration of a comprehensive community college
- Knowledge of the principles, standards, materials, personnel, and equipment used in radio broadcasting
- Knowledge of FCC regulations for broadcast operations and standards established by other related agencies
- Knowledge of management, fiscal, and personnel principles
- Skill in serving as a visionary in finding ways to address the rapidly changing needs of community members through new media and technology
- Skill in directing and evaluating the work of others
- Ability to function as an equity-minded leader
- Ability to motivate and encourage others to work constructively and cooperatively
- Ability to develop partnerships with local businesses and community groups
- Evidence of organizational skills that enable the performance of duties in a timely fashion with attention to detail
- Demonstrate good written communication skills
- Skill in effectively managing budgets and coordinating the use of facilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, classified staff, and the public
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Skill in interpersonal communication, professional relations, and conflict resolution
Physical Requirements
This classification requires sitting for extended periods of time, pushing and pulling, and visual acuity. The ability to type, use a phone, stand intermittently, walk, bend and stoop, occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of light to moderate weight, and work at a computer, including sitting and viewing a monitor for various lengths of time, repetitive use of keyboard, mouse or other control devices, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, ability to communicate and provide information to others. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive to off-campus locations.
Benefits
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Open Date
02/21/2023First Review Date
03/14/2023Open Until Filled
YesSpecial Instructions Summary
Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:
1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.
Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.
For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr
1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.
Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.
For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr
Conditions of Employment
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
EEO Statement
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
Accommodations
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Annual Security Report
San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) 2021 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2021 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2021 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2021 Annual Security Report is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures and resources.
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