Director of Student Publications

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Posted: 22-Mar-24

Location: Arlington, Texas

Salary: Open

Categories:

Publishing/Printing/Graphic Design
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 27670

Job Summary:

Provides overall direction, management and coordination for all activities and services within the Department of Student Publications. Provides strong journalistic and business direction for student media and career preparation for student employees.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and implement planning and fiscal functions for the department within UTA guidelines; including department budget, vendor contracts, and assessment and planning documents.
• Oversee and assess all departments within Student Publications, encompassing newsroom, photography, advertising, graphics/production, and business, while concurrently coordinating the UTA Student Publications Committee.
• Collaborate with professional staff to manage student staff in all aspects within Student Publications, from recruitment to administration, while also representing UTA at professional events, student media engagements, orientations, interest sessions, and school visits to actively recruit potential students.
• Foster relationships departments and programs across the UTA campus.
• Develop and implement Student Publications operating policies and procedures that establish and maintain high journalism, advertising, professional, and ethical standards for Student Publications department.
• Participate in university committees, including the Student Publications Committee and Student Affairs Leadership Team, while ensuring implementation of UTA internal controls within the department and attending mandatory trainings on budgets, assessment, and departmental management.
• Plan and coordinate projects essential for departmental success, including Student Publications Alumni reunions, student recognition events, skills workshops, and departmental training events.
• Maintain engagement with the Shorthorn Nation, Alumni network, ensuring regular updates and generating content for a quarterly Alumni Newsletter.
• Select, train, supervise, evaluate, and provide professional development opportunities for professional staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with at least five (5) years relevant experience in professional news media within the last ten (10) years.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of press law and journalism required. Strong conflict resolution and management skills needed.
• Demonstrated management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree with a minimum of three (3) years media management experience in an institution of higher education.
• Equivalent experience in media management (editor, news director, etc.) could be considered.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

Open Until Filled: No

Location: Arlington

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