Director of Student Publications

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S05313P

Position Title Director of Student Publications

Department Student Publications

Location Arlington

Job Family Student Success

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours Standard

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

Open to External and Internal

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis Monthly

Benefits Eligible Yes

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary

Provides overall direction, management and coordination for all activities and services within the Department of Student Publications. Provides strong journalistic and business direction for student media and career preparation for student employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement planning and fiscal functions for the department within UTA guidelines; including department budget, vendor contracts, and assessment and planning documents.

• Oversee and assess all departments within Student Publications, encompassing newsroom, photography, advertising, graphics/production, and business, while concurrently coordinating the UTA Student Publications Committee.

• Collaborate with professional staff to manage student staff in all aspects within Student Publications, from recruitment to administration, while also representing UTA at professional events, student media engagements, orientations, interest sessions, and school visits to actively recruit potential students.

• Foster relationships departments and programs across the UTA campus.

• Develop and implement Student Publications operating policies and procedures that establish and maintain high journalism, advertising, professional, and ethical standards for Student Publications department.

• Participate in university committees, including the Student Publications Committee and Student Affairs Leadership Team, while ensuring implementation of UTA internal controls within the department and attending mandatory trainings on budgets, assessment, and departmental management.

• Plan and coordinate projects essential for departmental success, including Student Publications Alumni reunions, student recognition events, skills workshops, and departmental training events.

• Maintain engagement with the Shorthorn Nation, Alumni network, ensuring regular updates and generating content for a quarterly Alumni Newsletter.

• Select, train, supervise, evaluate, and provide professional development opportunities for professional staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five (5) years relevant experience in professional news media within the last ten (10) years.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of press law and journalism required. Strong conflict resolution and management skills needed.

• Demonstrated management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a minimum of three (3) years media management experience in an institution of higher education.

• Equivalent experience in media management (editor, news director, etc.) could be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of professional print and digital newsroom workflows; demonstrated supervisory skills in multi-platform news environment; ability to manage and interpret market and readership data; experience with Peoplesoft system helpful. Knowledge in all supervised areas, including newsroom, advertising, production, business and marketing. Adaptability, creativity, and resourcefulness. Ability to coach and provide constructive feedback is important

Other Requirements

Position is rendered security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.

Working Conditions

Exposure to standard office conditions. Repetitive use of keyboard at a work station. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs, Security sensitive; criminal background check conducted. Will require travel, evenings and weekend hours, on occasion.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

2. None/less than 2 years

3. 3 to 4 years

4. 4 to 5 years

5. 6 or more years

6. How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?

7. None/less than 2 years

8. 2 to 3 years

9. 4 to 5 years

10. 6 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume or CV

2. Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents