| KPSU is a Student Fee funded organization, whose mission is to provide the Portland community with a high quality college radio source unlike any other available. KPSU strives to become nationally recognized as the leader in student managed college radio. The four corner stones of KPSU are student development, diverse listener satisfaction, community involvement, and student team management. This position is open to any currently enrolled Portland State University student carrying at least eight undergraduate or six graduate credits per term. | |
| Educational Value | The educational value for this position is .80. This position provides significant learning and growth opportunities in a co- curricular context that will expose the Program Director to challenges in leadership development and team-building on campus and in the community. Through guidance and instruction received from the Student Development and Faculty Advisors, the Program Director will learn skills in budgeting, organization, time management, program development, communication, conflict resolution and critical thinking. The Program Director will also learn skills and gain knowledge in FCC rules and regulations, interpersonal skills, radio broadcast equipment, college radio programming, and networking with professionals in the college radio environment. |
| Expectation of Time | The level of expected time for this position is 1.0, which averages 16-20 hours per week. The position works irregular and inconsistent hours that will be determined by the needs of the various constituencies served. A minimum of five regularly scheduled office hours is expected and will be served at the discretion of the Program Director. Satisfactory performance of this position will be judged according to the extent to which the duties and responsibilities outlined below are fulfilled, regardless of the number of hours actually worked. |
| Level of Responsibility | This position will carry a .80 level of responsibility. The position impacts a large number of students at Portland State University. The accountability is very high. Because of the highly public nature of the radio station, the consequences of weak performance are great for students and the community who participate in this program. |
| Compensation | Stipend of $750/mo. |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
* Attendance at weekly Executive Team meetings * Assists in the development of the Student Fee budget in consultation with KPSU community and student members, and the Student Development Advisor * Work to coordinate the broadcast of KBPS Athletic Games. * Deal with any syndicated shows that are airing on KPSU * Help to coordinate the syndication of KPSU for national distribution * Collaborates with other student organizations and campus entities * Act as liaison between the station and technical engineers, and will be the first person called in case of technical difficulties * Monitor all KPSU programs for programming quality and professionalism * Chair the Programming Team * Responsible for checking program and transmitter logs monthly for accuracy and fulfillment of underwriting, public service announcements, contacting announcers who are in violation * Copy and send original program and transmitter logs to KBPS on a monthly basis * Produce a finalized schedule under a specific deadline every quarter, and will schedule announcers base upon input and direction from the Executive Team * Responsible for contacting new and returning announcers for scheduling * Consult with Station Manager on procedural and disciplinary issues * With Station Manager approval, write and send disciplinary letters to announcers in violation of KPSU policy * Responsible for scheduling fill-in announcers for rotating time slots |