Job description
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu
. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.
Job Description
Wolf Pack Radio is a student-run radio station dedicated to broadening musical tastes and promoting independent, underground and local music that would not be heard on commercial radio. Wolf Pack Radio exists online and focuses heavily on experimenting with new styles of journalism through multimedia radio outlets, like Mixcloud. We aim to please our community and listeners by providing them a free service that exposes them to new, underground artists in a freeform and non-commercial format.
The general manager is Wolf Pack Radio’s chief student official. The general manager is responsible for overseeing all operations of the radio station, including developing, coordinating and managing staff; formulating program ideas; training new staff and volunteers; and working with ASUN directors in achieving department goals. The general manager is also responsible for Wolf Pack Radio’s public relations and brand maintenance.
Responsibilities
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Perform all tasks outlined in the Student Media Governing Documents, and sustain Wolf Pack Radio’s mission
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Attend the Student Media Advisory Board meetings and all required meetings and development days held by ASUN
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Uphold the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics and the University of Nevada, Reno’s Student Code of Conduct
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Uphold the FCC guidelines
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Renew all contracts for Wolf Pack Radio
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Personnel director in charge of the hiring and firing of staff members
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Meet weekly with staff members
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Manage the budget allotted to Wolf Pack Radio by ASUN
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Train staff members and volunteers
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Build relationships between Wolf Pack Radio and on-campus organizations
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Create educational workshops for all volunteers
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Communicate and collaborate with other student publications
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Cultivate a diverse group of volunteer DJs
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Delegate tasks to staff members and oversee all staff members
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Organize the program schedule each semester
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Work all scheduled hours and set office hours for each semester
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Work with staff members to create new on-air programming
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Work to build Wolf Pack Radio’s relationships within the local music scene in Reno
Required Qualifications
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Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
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Must have experience using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Must have basic understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud products including Audition, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
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Ability to maintain Wolf Pack Radio’s brand
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Ability to learn on the job
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Ability to work with a diverse group of volunteer DJs and communicate with upward of 60 volunteers
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Ability to maintain a flexible attitude, even in times of stress
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Ability to maintain and build upon Wolf Pack Radio’s previous relationships
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Efficient at writing and sending emails
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Excellent time-management and organizational skills
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Excellent communications skills
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Firm understanding of freeform radio
Preferred Qualifications
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Past volunteer with Wolf Pack Radio
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Passionate about music and freeform radio
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Understanding of Reno’s music scene
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Self-motivated, organized and creative problem solve
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Ability to create and implement strategic goals for Wolf Pack Radio
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Experience editing audio
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Experience writing
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
50.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
jobs@unr.edu
.
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
Resume – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Cover Letter – (required)
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
12/31/2023
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 75 countries.
The University is classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 university: A doctoral university with very high research activity. In 2020, the University was also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best Global Universities”, and it ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Since 2009, the University has invested more than $850 million in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls. It is home to Nevada’s first medical school — the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine — and delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The University’s main campus is in Reno, Nevada — a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant Midtown and downtown. Located where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra, the University’s beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has added two additional locations: the Redfield campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.
The University is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, which is comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute, and is committed to developing strong partnerships with each institution for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement — all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit
www.unr.edu
University of Nevada, Reno
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