Spinnaker Business Manager

University of North Florida, United States

Updated: about 21 hours ago
Location: Jacksonville, FLORIDA
Deadline: 29 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Spinnaker Business Manager
Department Spinnaker Media
Position Number 966100
Requisition Number 063918
Position Type Student Assistant
Full Time/Part Time Part-Time
Time-limited through
Hours 20 hours weekly
Hourly Rate $13.00
Job Summary/Responsibilities
Spinnaker’s Business Manager is responsible for meeting all revenue goals of Spinnaker Media and for all matters related to revenue derived from commercials, sponsorships, underwriting, creative services, and advertisements. The Business Manager guides the Spinnaker Media business staff to meet these goals by hiring, training, motivating, and reviewing the sales team members.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be asked to perform other related duties as required to meet Spinnaker’s ongoing needs. Employees must meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position consistent with a minimum of 20 hours of competent effort each week. The Spinnaker Business Manager must:
  • Ensure Spinnaker Media’s continued financial solvency and stability;
  • Generate new sales leads;
  • Promote Spinnaker’s various advertising products and services to new and existing clients;
  • Track the progress and completion of sales from introduction to payment for publication and provide clients with proof of performance;
  • Generate invoices and receipts for underwriting and ad buys;
  • Track advertising, sponsorship, and creative services revenue to ensure all media outlets’ continued financial solvency and stability;
  • Familiarize themselves with Spinnaker Media advertising policies, including ad dimensions, deadlines, and discounts;
  • Be available in the office during business hours to Address clients’ and staffers’ inquiries and concerns;
  • Monitor trends in the broader media business and advertising industries;
  • Reconcile the revenue goals with the other Spinnaker Media student leaders, advisor and office manager at least once a month;
  • Assist with interviewing and hiring staffers, as well as with training and disciplining (when needed) staffers;
  • Attend Spinnaker Media Advisory Board meetings in keeping with Spinnaker Media Advisory board bylaws and weekly leader meetings, unless excused for absence;
  • Oversee and enforce department policies and Spinnaker Media bylaws;
  • Follows and instills the ethics and laws of the bodies (such as SPJ, FCC, and the Constitution) that pertain to their department;
  • Communicate with staff and fellow leaders according to department policies;
Required Qualifications
Must be a current UNF student.
This position requires good leadership, strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, and a good understanding of media business practices.
  • See Spinnaker Media Advisory Board bylaws for additional requirements.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Must be continuously enrolled at UNF for the duration of the position and not be on academic probation or suspension as defined by the most recent University of North Florida course catalog.
Preferred Qualifications
Sales experience is preferred.
Statement(s) of Understanding N/A
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
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Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives
The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

Posting Detail Information


Anticipated Start Date 04/15/2024
Job Posting Date 03/04/2024
Application Review Date 03/29/2024
Application Deadline 03/29/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Point of Contact Information Amanda Cox, 904-620-1579
Hiring Official Amanda Cox
Location if not Jacksonville N/A
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Amanda Cox at [email protected]
Quicklink https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/27061

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