Executive Director, KAWC KOFA Public Radio

Lead public media where it matters most. The Executive Director of KAWC/KOFA Colorado River Public Media provides strategic leadership and vision for a trusted public radio service serving Yuma and La Paz Counties and the surrounding region. This role advances community engagement, journalistic excellence, and organizational sustainability while strengthening KAWC/KOFA's partnership with Arizona Western College and its mission as an educational and cultural resource.

Typical Duties:

Serves Students by supporting and advancing KAWC/KOFA Colorado River Public Media's role as a learning partner of Arizona Western College, including strategic oversight of student training program(s); fostering collaboration with AWC faculty and staff; and ensuring that student participation aligns with KAWC's mission, operational capacity, and professional standards.
Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for KAWC/KOFA Colorado River Public Media, including development and implementation of short- and long-range plans aligned with Arizona Western College's mission, policies, and priorities.
Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, marketing, or related field
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in public media, nonprofit organizations, higher education, or a related field
Experience with organizational leadership, communications, and resource development
Experience supervising professional staff
Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
Strong written, verbal, and public communication skills
Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may be considered

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Arizona Driver's License or Equivalent

Salary:

$71,700- $76,006 per year, depending on experience.

Notes:

Yuma Campus
Exempt

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Executive Director, KAWC/ KOFA Public Radio

Arizona Western College

2020 S Ave 8 E, Yuma, AZ 85365, USA