Assistant Director of Student Media

Job Description

Position summary
The assistant director of student media will assist the director with all planning and execution of the student media program. This position will oversee day-to-day operations as assigned, train and mentor student journalists and represent the Office of Student Media to internal and external stakeholders. For an overview of our program:  https://students.georgiasouthern.edu/student-media/
 

Proposed Salary
$45,200 - $55,300 based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor student staff members in all student-led divisions in the Office of Student Media
• Manage budgets as assigned
• Perform basic and advanced administrative duties, including processing student employment and payroll records, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and purchasing
• Work cooperatively with students, vendors, faculty, and other staff
• Assist the Director of Student Media in all aspects of strategic planning, execution of initiatives, promotion of student access, and relationships with stakeholders
• Organize, coordinate and execute special projects and or/day-to-day operations
• Assist in program planning and development
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external groups

Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Believing that diversity, equity, and inclusion contribute to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the University’s academic environment, Georgia Southern University is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff to support, promote, and serve a diverse student body and promote Inclusive Excellence. Candidates from underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the institution's Inclusive Excellence goals, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

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Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• ​Three (3) or more years of related work experience, which may include undergraduate work in college media outlets or other journalistic settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a college media outlet as a student or adviser, particularly in leading and motivating student journalists.
• ​Experience in journalism focused on community engagement.

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