MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE:   Associate General Manager

GRADE:  18

JOB CODE: 8153

FLSA:  Exempt

 

Job Summary

 

Develops, plans and administers the programming, operations, outreach, administration, development, engineering, or specialized services activities of assigned staff at a broadcast station, radio reading service, or a new media content delivery service.


Scope

 

This position works in the area of MCCCD’s broadcast media and associated services.  Work contacts include administrators, staff and outside agencies including community leaders and local organizations.  Equipment used includes standard office and broadcast equipment, as well as new media technology.

 

Supervision Received

 

This position reports to the General Manager KJZZ/KBAQ/SS; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; and specific instructions regarding non routine and highly sensitive matters. 


Supervision Exercised

 

This position provides work direction to assigned staff, volunteers, and temporaries, including the positions of Music Director, Producer, Announcer, Manager Computer Operations, Major Gift Officer, Research & Development Specialist, Assistant Development Director, Operations Manager, Program Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and/or other Station Managers working at the stations and associated operations in the State.


Representative Duties

 

Directs the general management of the stations; develops operational policies, procedures, guidelines; supervises and evaluates staff and volunteers; may assist in the hiring and evaluation for staff; establishes in-house training programs; creates and implements strategies for funding; prepares and monitors budgets; maintains compliance with Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations, and policies and procedures of MCCCD; maintains liaison with outside organizations; and provides representation to outside agencies and the community; may plan, develop and implement program schedules and local programming initiatives; monitor stations to ensure compliance and coordination with external and internal standards; supervises, directs and schedules assigned staff; writes and designs promotional materials and publications; operates and trains staff to maximize station and new media equipment usage. Prepares and administers preventive maintenance schedule for all studio, program distribution, remote, interconnection and transmission equipment; recommends immediate and long range equipment needs; maintains and certifies engineering logs and other records required by the Federal Communications Commission; provides on-call services for emergency equipment failures; represents KJZZ/KBAQ/SS at professional meetings and at community events.  Designs and administers fundraising activities including underwriting, direct mail, on-air drives, major gifts and planned giving, and special events; plans and coordinates on-air fundraising; assists in grant requests and research funding sources; plans and executes the promotional and outreach activities of the stations; maintains legal and ethical compliance of all fundraising activities; oversees the website content and streaming for each station; manages the audio archive; performs related duties as assigned.


Knowledge and Abilities

 

Knowledge of: the operation and administration of a broadcast station, radio reading service, and/or a new media service; public telecommunication law; programming; FCC regulations and procedures; studio program distribution, interconnection systems, translator stations, microwave and satellite systems; on-air fundraising, sales, major gifts, planned giving; grant writing; direct mail techniques; on-air fundraising; special event planning; public relations and promotions; human resource management; and team building theory.

 

Ability to: direct a full range of station activities; prepare and monitor budgets; maintain compliance with FCC rules and MCCCD guidelines; supervise and organize work of assigned staff; assist staff in creating and implementing fundraising endeavors; recruit, train, and supervise staff and volunteers; plan, audition and develop programs; maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations; interpret data to determine projected programming; prepare grant requests; produce programs and materials; communicate effectively orally and in writing, establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the process of performing assigned duties.


Training and Experience

 

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  An example of this would be a college degree in broadcasting or journalism and/or experience in a radio reading service or a public broadcasting entity in a supervisory capacity.


Special Conditions of Employment

 

On call 24 hours.


Working Conditions

 

Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

 

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.