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Job TitleBusiness Manager - Spinnaker MediaDepartmentSpinnaker MediaPosition Number964000Requisition Number061654Position TypeStudent AssistantFull Time/Part TimePart-TimeTime-limited throughHours40 hours bi-weeklyHourly Rate$9.00Job Summary/Responsibilities

The business manager is responsible for all revenue and promotional matters regarding the Spinnaker Media. The business manager tracks advertising, sponsorship, and creative services revenue to ensure all media outlets’ continued financial solvency and stability. Guiding the Spinnaker Media business staff to meet these goals is the main duty of the business manager, including hiring, training, motivating and reviewing the sales and promotions/marketing team members. The position requires an organized, positive, sociable person who deals well with numbers and has a grasp of media business practices.
The business manager is responsible for all matters related to revenue derived from commercials, sponsorships, creative services, and display, classified and online advertisements. The business manager will be familiar with all advertising policies, including ad dimensions, deadlines and discounts, and will train advertising representatives on such policies.

Required Qualifications

*This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be asked to perform other related duties as required to meet the on-going needs of Spinnaker.

Meet desired goals of the Spinnaker publisher, Spinnaker TV station manager, Spinnaker Radio station manager, and the Spinnaker digital editor.
Balance the business office’s budget, including operating expenses and wages.
Generate invoices and log receipts for gifts and purchases made and provide any required copies to necessary parties.
Track the progress and completion of sales from introduction to payment for publication.
Be available in the office during business hours to address clients’ or staffers’ inquiries and concerns.
Reconcile the revenue goals with the other Spinnaker Media student leaders and advisor and office manager at least once a month.
Oversee promotional campaigns with the help of the Promotional Director and News Marketing Director to develop public relations opportunities for Spinnaker Media.
Assist with interviewing and hiring staffers, as well as with training and disciplining (when needed) staffers.
Supervise and spot check staffers’ performance and clients’ satisfaction.
Mail out invoices and appropriate proof of placement.
Track sales force’s zones, annual and monthly progress, and money earned on new sales and up-sells.
Stay aware of new potential clients and trends in the industry.
Attend advisory board meetings in keeping with SM Advisory board bylaws, as well as weekly leader meetings unless excused for absence.
Oversee and enforce department policies and SM bylaws;
Follows and instills the ethics and laws of the bodies (such as SPJ, FCC, the Constitution) that pertain to their department
Communicate with staff and fellow leaders according to department policies
Sales experience is preferred.

*Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
*Pay is a lump sum contingent on meeting the responsibilities and qualifications of the position consistent with a minimum of 20 hours of competent effort each week.
*Be continuously enrolled at UNF for the duration of the position (and available for a minimum of 16 weeks per semester) and not be on academic probation or suspension according to the most recent UNF course catalog as defined by the most-recent University of North Florida course catalog.

Preferred QualificationsStatement(s) of UnderstandingStatement(s) of Understanding DefinitionEOD

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.

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Posting Detail Information

Anticipated Start Date12/16/2019Job Posting Date10/22/2019Application Review Date12/06/2019Application Deadline11/22/2019Open Until FilledYesPoint of Contact InformationAmanda Cox 904-620-1579Hiring OfficialMaureen Baker, Amanda CoxLocation if not JacksonvilleSpecial 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 Maureen Baker at (904) 620-1579, or m.baker@unf.edu.

Quicklinkhttp://www.unfjobs.org/postings/12486Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UNF student?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please describe any experience and/or course work related to this position.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please describe the attributes that will make you a strong candidate for this position

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * What do you hope to gain from your experience in this position?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Besides school, what other regular obligations do you have, and how will you juggle these things?

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Optional Documents