Job description

Southern Oregon University

Position Number: A00508

Rate: $50,000 - $60,000@ 1.0 FTE

Position Summary:
Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) is a network of 23 AM and FM public radio stations and 36 translators serving a 60,000 square-mile area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. JPR is owned and operated by Southern Oregon University (SOU), whose main campus is located in Ashland, Oregon. JPR operates from a newly built broadcast center on the SOU Ashland campus and also operates a satellite studio facility in the Cascade Theatre in Redding, California. JPR provides three fully separate, full-time program services and is an NPR member station.
This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Engineering in maintaining, operating and developing the technical systems that enable JPR to fulfill its public service mission.

Minimum Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience installing, maintaining and/or repairing broadcast and IT communications equipment and systems.

Preferred Qualification :
Associates degree in Broadcast Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Science, or a related technical field or documented equivalent technical training.
3-5 years of experience installing, maintaining or repairing broadcast communications and IT equipment and systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of electronics or electronic engineering, Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations, broadcasting techniques and applying good engineering practices.
Skill installing and maintaining broadcast and IT based electronic communications equipment, trouble-shooting equipment failures and repairing equipment.
Ability to work independently in remote locations, use test and measurement techniques and instruments, maintain the integrity of transmission facilities, make decisions and take corrective action.
Basic construction skills, including familiarity with ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.

Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.

Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization.

Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicants qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please email: hrs@sou.edu

For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553

To view SOUs offers very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit: https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/2021_Employee_Benefits_Overview.pdf
Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html , demonstrates our value and commitment to our employee.

Special Conditions
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for
occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet
special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on
an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):

• Position classification defined as "exempt" are not subject overtime

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under
the Oregon Revised Statues and is required to comply with the requirements
set forth by the Oregon department of Human Services.

Notice to Prospective Employees
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness
and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the "Clery Act"),
requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of
SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the
annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding
to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and
campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and
educational/information programs to inform the campus community about
campus security procedures and crime prevention.

An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can be accessed at

the following link:
https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf. A
physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request
a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street,
Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email
clerycoordinator@sou.edu.

All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/10956 .

Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

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