Student Media Coordinator
- Employer
- Johnson County Community College
- Location
- Overland Park Main Campus
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Job no: 494018
Work type: Part-time Regular, Part-time Exempt
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Student Services
Department
Student Success & Strategy
Position Type
Part-time Regular
Number of openings
1
Job Summary
The Student Media Coordinator is responsible for the journalistic, logistic and budgetary support of the multi-platform student led The Campus Ledger, including online and video operations. Serving as the adviser, the coordinator integrates these entities into the broader operations of the Student News Center and serves as a liaison between both internal and external publics.
Additionally, the Coordinator seeks out opportunities to include the greater student populations in activities that formally integrate students at large into the Student News Center. Opportunities include, but are not limited to offering presentations and workshops on media topics (news, video, social media, etc.).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or a related fieldBackground and experience in working with any or all of the following:
Newspaper web production
Video production environment
Strong writing skills
Demonstrated experience working with students in various media forms
Ability to present programs related to media topics that incorporate the greater campus community
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines
Detail orientation and a concern for quality work
Preferred Qualifications
Advising student groups and organizationsWork with student journalism in a college campus environment
Required application documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Hours per Week
25
Work Hours/Days
Varies depending on department needs
Salary Grade Level
LVL9
Salary
$26.43 per hour
Location
Overland Park Main Campus
Disclosures
Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.
In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
Johnson County Community College welcomes the application of any qualified candidate and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified by applicable federal and state laws.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.
For a summary of all disclosures (Background check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Career page.
Advertised: 08 Nov 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Nov 2021 Central Standard Time
Organization
Working at Johnson County Community College
With more than 34,000 students enrolled in credit and continuing education classes each semester, Johnson County Community College is the state's third largest institution of higher education and the largest of its 19 community colleges.
JCCC offers a full range of undergraduate credit courses that form the first two years of most college curricula. The college has more than 100 transfer agreements with area colleges and universities that ensure admittance to specific programs such as business, engineering and education. JCCC students are able to begin their first two years of a four-year degree program here and complete that degree on schedule.
In addition, more than 50 one- and two-year career and certificate programs prepare students to enter the job market in high-employment fields. The college maintains extensive student support services such as computer labs, math labs, a writing center and a learning center.
JCCC’s continuing education program is the largest, most comprehensive in the Kansas City area. Through the Center for Business and Technology, participants can take courses in management and computer application or seminars and workshops that lead to professional certification and licensure. Personal enrichment classes, on topics ranging from gardening to money management, are also offered, while nationally and internationally performing and visual artists appear in the performance spaces and Gallery of Art in JCCC’s Carlsen Center.
The campus, centrally located in the county on 234 acres, opened in 1972. There are 18 major buildings on campus. Currently under construction are the Regnier Center and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
JCCC’s full-time faculty and staff numbers about 875. Another 1,800 people work as adjunct faculty or part-time staff. Most faculty members have master’s degrees, and many have or are earning doctorates.
JCCC returns about $2.70 to the community for every tax dollar it collects. The college's total tangible economic impact on the community is more than $182 million annually.
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