GENERAL MANAGER

 BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO

Boise State University--Idaho’s undergraduate and graduate metropolitan university--seeks a dynamic, able, and energetic leader to serve as General Manager of Boise State Public Radio.  The University’s location in the state’s capital city provides unique opportunities to live and work in the center of government, business, arts, high technology, education, and health care.  The campus is located along the Boise River with a backdrop of foothills of the Rocky Mountains, which provide unlimited year-round recreational opportunities.

Boise State Public Radio presents diverse programming to the state and region on KBSW-FM (NPR News 91) and KBSU-FM (Classical and Arts), and KBSU-AM (Jazz Station and student programming).  The General Manager reports directly to the Boise State University president.  The stations have an annual budget of $2.4 million, 7,700 individual contributors, 24 staff members, 10-15 part-time student employees, and 8-10 volunteer producer-hosts.

The General Manager is responsible for: leading, directing and evaluating overall management of Boise State Public Radio administrative, programming, fund development, technical, and external relations activities, relevant strategic and tactical planning, serving as the principal liaison to the stations’ Community Advisory Board, and representing Boise State Public Radio effectively within and outside the University. 

The ideal candidate should have: a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant academic discipline, with an advanced degree desirable; significant successful and relevant senior management experience in business, education, and/or electronic media; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of public radio; exceptional administrative, strategic and financial planning, fundraising, entrepreneurial and interpersonal skills; the ability to develop successful partnerships within higher education, public broadcasting, government, the technology sector, business, and the region; the ability to define, communicate and implement an organizational vision; the ability to lead, manage, and retain excellent, motivated, and harmonious staff; an understanding and appreciation of new technologies; a commitment to EEO; and the intellectual and physical vigor, confidence, integrity, listening skills, personality, sense of humor, and administrative versatility required for successful leadership in a comprehensive university and community environment.

Applications must include: 1) a narrative letter describing how education, training and experience meet or exceed the listed skill sets and job responsibilities; 2) a detailed professional resume; and 3) a list of five professional references who have worked directly with or for the applicant and who can attest to the individual's qualifications and suitability for the post.  Written or e-mail applications must be received no later than Friday, December 10, 2004. The post offers attractive and competitive salary and fringe benefits, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  For additional information about the post and Boise State University, access: http://www2.boisestate.edu/gmsearch

        Applications should be sent to:

            Ronald C. Bornstein, Manager
            NETA Consulting Services
         2531 East Calle Sin Controversia
            Tucson, AZ 85718-7323

            E-Mail:  rbornstein@aol.com

Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. EOE/AA Institution, Veterans preference may be applicable.