DIRECTOR​/STUDENT MEDIA

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

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Posting Number: S-3801

Position Number: 32820

Type of Recruitment:
External

Position Title:

DIRECTOR / STUDENT MEDIA

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Media provides administrative leadership, fiscal management, and strategic planning for the department.

The Director advises students who lead Central Michigan Life (CM Life) by centering student learning, engagement, development, and academic success in their daily practice. As such, the Director provides professional and technical advice on journalism, law, marketing, advertising, and production. Further, the Director advises students on the development of Student Media, acting as an advocate for journalists and aiding students who wish to exercise their First Amendment free speech rights.

The Director leads a dynamic team of full‑time and student staff using a humanistic approach that fosters a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that students feel supported and empowered to achieve their journalistic pursuits.

The Director is responsible for the administrative and organizational aspects of Student Media, working with students and staff to ensure the cultivation of high‑quality media, publications, and marketing materials.

The Director also serves as a liaison between the Student Media Board of Directors, CM Life, and the Division of University Engagement and Student Affairs to advocate that Student Media sustains access to freedom of speech and access to field‑based professional expertise. The role involves collaboration with campus and external partners to support student development, engagement, and mentoring. With an entrepreneurial spirit, the Director is responsible for securing and maintaining external funding through advertising and other development‑related initiatives.

Additionally, the Director serves as the institutional representative on various university committees, promoting student learning, self‑authorship, and the development of voice. This role facilitates and supports professional development opportunities for full‑time staff, which includes professional association involvement, training programs, and one‑on‑one staff evaluation/coaching.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, mass media, communications, or related fields.
• Five years of practical journalism work experience, including at least two years of managerial expertise.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with staff and clients possessing widely varied backgrounds, specifically news, editorial, advertising, retail business and printing.
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and a clear delineation of duties.
• Prior experience with student development, community engagement, and advising.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other university and…