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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications and Penn State Student Affairs are partnering to hire the inaugural director of the Student News Consortium. The Consortium comprises The Daily Collegian, Centre County Report, WKPS-FM The Lion, CommRadio and PSN-TV News. The Consortium, funded by the University Park Fee Board, supports and empowers non-profit, University-affiliated student organizations providing news and information to the Penn State community. It has a leadership committee of representatives from each organization, the College, and Student Affairs. The Consortium is designed to foster collaboration, operational efficiency and resource sharing among its member organizations.

The director will be housed in the Bellisario College student media center and will have a dual-reporting line to the Dean of the College and Interim Assistant Vice President in Student Affairs. The director will work closely with student leaders and advisers in the Consortium, facilitating the planning and execution of joint projects. The Director will also convene and preside over committee meetings and business; ensure accountability and transparency in the use of funding designated for the Consortium, including that provided by the University Park Fee Board; ensure the Consortium seeks efficiencies that serve all members in external contracts; administer contracts on behalf of the Consortium; shepherd grant applications with foundations and agencies; set up training and professional development for members; collect and share demographic data for the Consortium; and perform other duties as needed. The Director will also take the lead in drafting and updating a shared ethics and business policy for all Consortium members and in establishing an annual editorial calendar.

The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and at least six years’ experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) working in a news and/or or non-profit environment, bringing groups and individuals (preferably, students) together to accomplish shared goals. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Budget and management experience is also required. Grant-writing experience preferred, along with experience in a higher education setting.

Review of applications will begin May 15, with the expectation that the successful candidate will begin July 1.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$61,800.00 - $89,600.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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