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Student Assistant - KPBS Grants & Engagement

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San Diego State University
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San Diego

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Student Assistant - KPBS Grants & Engagement

Req No: 2021-12267
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Type: Student
Salary: $15/hour
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Overview
This opportunity is for current SDSU undergraduate studnets only

KPBS serves the greater San Diego community with informative, cultural, entertaining and educational television, radio, and web programming. KPBS TV/FM is the public television and radio station for San Diego. Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS supports and furthers the university's educational and community service mission by informing, enlightening and empowering its audience. It does so not only by presenting national and locally produced programming of value to its San Diego audience, but also by producing programming about San Diego and its people for distribution nationwide.

This department is responsible for a variety of activities and outreach, including using programming, news content and other related resources to build and foster a KPBS presence in the community and on all KPBS platforms:
  • Heightening visibility, especially in underserved communities, and demonstrating the station's mission as a vital local force for enrichment;
  • Increasing awareness that KPBS programming can be a springboard for community dialogue and problem solving;
  • Reaching new, diverse, underrepresented and underserved audiences through such programs as KPBS Cultural Connections, Community Conversations, One Book, One San Diego, One Book Sin Fronteras and KPBS Kids, thus demonstrating that all residents of the San Diego and Imperial Counties have a stake in KPBS because KPBS has a stake in them;
  • and collaborate with the KPBS Development Department to cultivate major donors through Producers Club as well as support other departments as needed in facilitating outreach for events and diversity initiatives.

The department is also responsible for securing grants from existing and new funders in order to help ensure the sustainability of the station. Grant responsibilities include:
  • Following strict protocols set by Finance and Accounting, the department ensures that grant activity is audit-proof.
  • Researching and writing grant proposals to support all areas of KPBS.
  • Developing budgets and monitoring completion of proposed deliverables.
  • Completing all funder reports, including interim and final reports and requested updates.
  • In addition, the department is charged with conducting and interpreting research and evaluation activities relating to content and initiatives such as One Book, One San Diego, Community Conversations and KPBS Kids.
  • Ensuring that existing funders are informed of upcoming events that are of interest to them and sending out invitations.


Responsibilities
Financial Paperwork and Expense Tracking - 50%
  • Complete and process financial paperwork on monthly deadlines, including:
    • Mileage reimbursements for employee’s travels
    • Expense tracking on department credit cards
  • Track spending on grant related projects and process:
    • Invoices for vendors the station works with during events
    • Reimbursement charges for employee purchases
    • Work closely with News Department and Grants Coordinator to track content deliverables by running story reports
    • Reports detailing project spending within grant requirements
    • Maintain real time spreadsheet of charges and update budget as needed



Project and Event Planning - 35%
  • Maintain email correspondence with a variety of vendors and partners
  • Provide support to department staff in planning and management of events such as Community Connections, One Book One San Diego and KPBS Kids events
  • Create impact tracking documents for new initiatives
  • Attend community events and appropriately represent the values of KPBS
    • Coordinate necessary tasks like event check in and catering orders


Grant Management Support - 15%
  • Assist in grant research
  • Maintain digital files with documents commonly required for grant proposals
  • Assist in uploading digital proposals


Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION

  • Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at SDSU

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

  • None

PREFERRED
  • Pursuit of degree in Public relations, communications or business finance

Additional Applicant Information:
  • The COVID-19 vaccine is required by the CSU for all SDSU Research Foundation employees as a condition of employment. Should you be offered a position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination status. Individuals who obtain an approved medical or religious exemption on file will be required to complete regular COVID-19 testing
  • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation
  • San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer


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Organization

Since it was founded in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. SDSU's approximately 32,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.

SDSU's annual economic impact to the state of California is $6.5 billion, according to an impact report done by the California State University in 2010.

Of SDSU's 280,000-plus alumni, approximately 60 percent live in San Diego. They comprise more than half the region's engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and the local workforce for a host of other industries.

Learn More About:

Research: Since 2000, SDSU faculty and staff have attracted more than $1.7 billion in grants and contracts for research and programs ranging from cardiovascular disease to marine biology.

Diversity: SDSU ranks No. 19 in the nation for racial diversity and among the top universities for economic diversity. SDSU was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 4 in California for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education

International Study: SDSU offers 350 international education programs in 50 countries. Nearly 12,000 students have studied abroad in the past 12 years.

Community Service: SDSU is a recognized leader in innovative efforts to improve urban K-12 education. The City Heights Educational Collaborative and Compact for Success both positively impact the academic achievement of elementary, middle and high school students in the local area.

Sustainability: Sustainability is an every-day part of the university culture at San Diego State University. Students, faculty and staff all participate in a myriad of ways, from festivals, to research to academic programs. In spring 2014, SDSU opens its first LEED Platinum Certified building — the 206,000 square-foot Aztec Student Union.

Company info
Telephone
619-594-5200
Location
5500 Campanile Drive
 San Diego
CA
92182
US
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