KSUA Station Manager

The KSUA Station Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and daily operations of KSUA 95.1 FM. This role sets the tone and vision for the station, ensuring all programming, content, and activities align with KSUA’s mission to enhance the UAF student experience through music, news, sports, and campus engagement.

The Station Manager works closely with student staff, volunteers, and the ASUAF Advisor to support a collaborative and well-functioning team. This includes providing guidance, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring that all members have the tools and support needed to succeed in their roles. The Station Manager also oversees training and development opportunities, helping to cultivate a strong, knowledgeable, and engaged station staff.

In addition to internal leadership, the Station Manager serves as the primary representative and spokesperson for KSUA, maintaining the station’s presence on campus and building relationships through events, partnerships, and public engagement. This position is responsible for coordinating station activities, managing timelines, and leading initiatives that support the growth and visibility of KSUA.
The Station Manager also ensures compliance with all Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and university policies, maintaining the station’s broadcast license and overseeing required reporting processes. Administrative responsibilities include budget oversight, strategic planning, and maintaining consistent communication with staff, university partners, and external stakeholders.
Overall, this role is central to fostering a dynamic, compliant, and student-focused radio station while supporting innovation, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.

We’re looking for a candidate with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a passion for student media and radio broadcasting. The ideal applicant can effectively oversee station operations, support a diverse team of student staff and volunteers, and ensure programming is consistent, engaging, and aligned with KSUA’s mission and standards.
A strong understanding of—or willingness to learn—FCC regulations and broadcast compliance is essential, along with a commitment to maintaining professionalism and accountability in all station activities. The Station Manager should be comfortable serving as the public face of KSUA, building relationships across campus and representing the station in a variety of settings.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities, problem-solve in real time, and adapt in a fast-paced, student-driven environment. We value individuals who can work both independently and collaboratively, foster a positive and inclusive team culture, and take initiative in developing opportunities that support the growth and long-term success of KSUA.

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrolled UAF student taking at least six (6) credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
At least one semester of experience with KSUA (staff or volunteer) or comparable college radio/media experience
Basic understanding of radio station operations and willingness to learn broadcast equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a student team
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time, deadlines, and multiple responsibilities
Willingness to learn and uphold FCC regulations and university policies
Availability to attend regular meetings and maintain consistent office hours

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks. This is a part-time, student assistant position.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

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*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.