KBCS General Manager

KBCS General Manager

The KBCS General Manager (GM) is a full-time exempt administrator with overall responsibility and primary authority concerning the station operations, programming, and community outreach activities of KBCS FM. The GM ensures that KBCS fulfills its mission and financial objectives, formulates and executes long-term institutional strategy, recruits, mentors, and supervises salaried and hourly staff, student workers and volunteers, provides strategic value to fundraising, and is a primary spokesperson for KBCS to the college, community, industry, and government.

Position Salary Range: $97,166/year - $140,891/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $108,097/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits are offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means that you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.

As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.

Institutional Advancement (IA) is the external facing division of Bellevue College which includes marketing, web editing, KBCS radio station, public relations, creative services and the Bellevue College Foundation. The Institutional Advancement (IA) Division of Bellevue College works across the full academic enterprise to solidify a multi-faceted culture of brand awareness, philanthropy, and internal and external engagement. IA supports the College's mission by increasing awareness of, advocacy for, engagement in, and giving to Bellevue College.

Leadership

• Leads a fully functioning multi-platform media station with a focus on increasing community impact, audience, and revenue. Measures success using broadcast audience data, streaming and app usage, social media engagement, listener feedback, and fundraising results.

• Upholds and safeguards the KBCS community radio vision and mission for the future of the organization and institutes a measurable plan for achieving it.

• Encourages innovation across all levels of the station and guides the station through a changing media landscape in order remain relevant.

• Participates in Institutional Advancement division staff meetings, leads KBCS departmental staff meetings, and otherwise acts as a liaison between the station, Institutional Advancement, and Bellevue College.

• Supervises KBCS Operations Manager, Music Director, Public Affairs Programming Director, contracted engineers, and various other part-time positions. Selects and hires staff, makes recommendations for disciplinary…