MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR SUN SOUNDS OF ARIZONA

GRADE: 17

JOB CODE: 0810

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Plans, manages and administers the activities and operations of Sun Sounds of Arizona, a provider of broadcast and information access reading services for individuals unable to utilize print media.

Scope

This position works in the area of Sun Sounds. Work contacts include faculty, staff, students, national and local agencies and organizations and the general public. Equipment used includes audio production and standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the General Manager KJZZ/KBAQ/Sun Sounds; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine matters.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises the positions of Assistant Director Development, Operations Director, Program Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and/or other Station Managers assigned staff and volunteer help working at the station and associated operations in the State.

Representative Duties

Administers and plans all activities of the station; develops strategic plans; monitors station programming and technical performance; develops operational policies, procedures and guidelines; supervises and evaluates staff and volunteers; 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; represents program to outside agencies and the community; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: public telecommunications law; public broadcasting; information access services; technical operation of a radio station; fundraising; special needs of the blind, physically disabled and elderly communities using radio reading services.

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 and train volunteers; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course 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 related field and/or experience in a radio reading service or public radio entity in a supervisory capacity.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions

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.