ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Nonexempt

Job Title : STUDENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR/KSYM-FM (8336)

Completion Date : 01/14/2004

Policy Group : Nonexempt-Clerical/Maintenance/Technical

Grade : 180

PRIMARY IMPACT:

Provides analytic/diagnostic services or uses highest level technical skills which noticeably affect work results.

DUTIES:*

1. Preparation for and management of the annual fundraising event (pledge drive). Conduct meetings; communicate with donors; write copy; work with designers; work telephones; perform data entry and record keeping.

2. Responsible for the general oversight of daily activities including conducting meetings and record keeping.

3. Maintain the automated music software system. Record audio; schedule audio; resolve discrepancies; generate logs.

4. Assign DJ shifts; advise DJs; work with Assistant Program Director to maintain staff and music programming.

5. Resolve disputes; answer inquiries from the public; make promotional appearances.

* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.

Organizational and management skills; people skills; public relations and verbal communication skills; skills in operating computers (Windows), RCS, Selector, MS office applications, Pro Tools digital audio software, Quickbooks; skills with equipment such as microphones, audio mixers, studio audio board.

Ability to write, record, and perform audio and operate high end audio equipment.

JOB EMPOWERMENT

The employee follows existing procedures to which he/she can make some changes to solve problems. Progress or results of work is periodically checked and prior approval is required before changing standard work procedures.

LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE

The job is accountable for either (or a combination of):

· The technical leadership of a team.

· Project leadership for an employee group.

VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Explaining information related to day-to-day or recurring issues.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Preparing standard letters, documents, or reports from precise instructions or examples.

PROBLEM ANALYSIS

The employee typically has to deal with issues or problems that often require assessment and reasoning before coming up with an approach or solution. The search for solutions may be accomplished quickly, but usually requires assessment and analysis of various alternatives based on standards or approaches defined by management or the appropriate professional/technical discipline.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION

Minimum: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

Preferred: A formal training program after high school of approximately one year in duration.

Specifically, the position requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus the completion of COMM 1307, COMM 2303, and RTVB 1150 with a grade of C or better.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Three to six months.

Preferred: One to two years.

Specifically, the position requires a minimum of one semester of experience as a KSYM staff member, be a student in good standing, enrolled in at least six hours, and be an RTVB or COMM major.

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Note: "(+)" indicates that an "intermediate" definition was selected for this factor. The statement applies to the lower level.

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