Station Manager

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 Station Manager to challenges in leadership development and team-building on campus and in the community. Through guidance and instruction received from the SALP and Faculty Advisors, the Station Manager will learn skills in budgeting, organization, time management, program development, communication, conflict resolution and critical thinking. The Station Manager will also master skills and gain knowledge in grant writing, FCC rules and regulations, negotiation, meeting management, interpersonal skills, networking with professionals in the college radio field, professional growth through conference attendance, and motivating peers in a professional setting.

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 Station Manager. 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 .90 level of responsibility. The position impacts a large number of students at Portland State University. A large number of student employees, the student body and the community who participate in this program are affected by the actions of this position. The accountability is considerable. Because the radio station has relationships with the Portland Public Schools (KBPS) and the FCC, and is highly public, the consequences of weak performance are expanded.

Compensation: Stipend of $855/mo.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attendance at monthly cluster meetings.
• Develops Student Fee budget in consultation with KPSU community and student members, and the SALP Advisor.
• Accountable for the fiscal integrity of the KPSU budget, ensuring that funds are spent in the best interest of the general student body at PSU and in accordance with Student Fee guidelines.
• Liaison between KPSU, the Student Fee Committee, KBPS, SALP and Faculty Advisors, and the community.
• Collaborates with other student organizations and campus entities.
• Responsible for overall station management, including personnel, on-air announcers, volunteers, events and programming.
• Directs and coordinates all KPSU functional teams: programming, promotion, production, music, development, editorial, street and others as they are created.
• Trains and schedules all personnel, reporting issues of performance to SALP Advisor.
• Chairs all weekly staff meetings.
• Approves all expenditures, underwriting contracts and copy, grant applications, and payroll.
• Approves station handbook revisions and all team operating handbooks.
• Generates station progress report for the campus community.
• Keeps current with FCC rule changes, and communicates them to announcers and other radio personnel.
• Communicates on a regular basis with Assistant and Team Coordinators.
• Manages goal setting process and implements objectives with the assistance of station personnel.
• Works closely with SALP Advisor on all matters as defined above.