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　　WKAR Public Media - Project Manager / Project Manager

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　　Work type: Support Staff

　　Pay Grade:13

　　Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Communication Arts Sciences

　　Department:Broadcasting Services 10047117

　　Sub Area:AP- Professionals

　　Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

　　Location: East Lansing

　　Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

　　Working/Functional Title

　　WKAR Public Media - Project Manager

　　Position Summary

　　WKAR Public Media seeks a limited-term project manager with demonstrated experience working with k-12 educators or within the primary and secondary education community. The project manager will oversee the implementation of a technology-based program designed to close the digital divide for students in a local school district by providing an alternative means of access to educational materials distributed through learning management systems like Google Classroom. The position involves organizing, setting agendas and running meetings with key project partners including information technology staff at WKAR and within a local school district. The project manger will be responsible for engaging and supporting teachers and parents participating in the program, and documenting the processes, progress, and results of the intervention based on a structured timeline. This position will report to the WKAR General Manager and work in close coordination with the WKAR Senior Director for Content and Education and the WKAR Director of Education. The project manager will be the go-to person for all aspects of the project’s organization and timeline.

　　This is a one-year limited-term position with the possibility of extension based on additional funding. This position has opportunity for a hybrid working schedule with a minimum of two days per week in-office. Remote work agreements are continuously reviewed based on the needs of the organization. This position does not provide relocation funding for out-of-state applicants.

　　Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

　　In collaboration with leaders from WKAR and a local school district, develop an approach to the project that meets the needs of the school district and students. 

　　Identify, gather, and lead a team consisting of local (WKAR/local school district) and remote stakeholders responsible for executing various elements of the project.

　　Establish the task lists, timelines, and a meeting tempo necessary for flawless execution of the project.

　　Outline and draft project progress briefs and provide regular updates to the WKAR General Manager, a local school district superintendent, and funding officials.

　　Oversee third-party process for measuring project performance results (data collection and analysis) and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

　　Encourage sustained participation in the program through consistent outreach and engagement with teachers and families.

　　Coordinate with the community partners identified to participate in future phases of the program.

　　Familiarizing yourself with emerging technologies.

　　Additional Information for Applicants

　　The project, titled “Strengthening Equitable K-12 Access to Education to the Lansing Area Via Free Over the Air Service,” leverages the use of the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard to deliver educational content to students who are least likely to have broadband access.

　　The following short videos provide a basic description of the technology.

　　Links 1 and 2 explain how ATSC 3.0 (sometimes referred to as NextGen TV) works and link 3 discusses a similar project conducted in New Mexico.

　　Link 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MeNu4oTVB4) : A primer on what ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) means for the future of broadcast TV.

　　Link 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s56vL42zemo) : A primer on how ATSC 3.0 can deliver tailored information based on viewer location.  

　　Link 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIUiFffw08o) : A similar project conducted with schools and media stations in New Mexico.

　　Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

　　Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration, Management or field related to the employing unit; three to five years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in project management, business analysis, facilitating/training with a focus on business management; workflow process analysis and implementation of strategic initiatives or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Additional Skills:

　　Three to five years project management experience or demonstrated experience managing large, complex programs involving various stakeholders across multiple organizations.Desired Qualifications

　　Experience managing multiple tasks.

　　Experience understanding and discussing new or novel technologies.

　　Experience working with k-12 educators or within the primary and secondary education community

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

　　Self-motivated and driven team player

　　Excellent problem solving skills.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Required Application Materials

　　Resume

　　Cover letter addressing why you feel this would be a good career move for you.

　　Work Hours

　　STANDARD 8-5

　　Description of End Date

　　This is an off dated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

　　Website

　　WKAR.ORG

　　Remote Work Statement

　　MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

　　Bidding eligibility ends on 1/30/2024 at 11:55 PM

　　Advertised: Jan 24, 2024 Eastern Standard Time