KBCS General Manager Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 15215)

Description

Position Summary  

The KBCS General Manager (GM) is a full-time exempt administrator with overall responsibility and primary authority concerning the station operations, programming, and community outreach activities of KBCS FM. The GM ensures that KBCS fulfills its mission and financial objectives, formulates and executes long-term institutional strategy, recruits, mentors, and supervises salaried and hourly staff, student workers and volunteers, provides strategic value to fundraising, and is a primary spokesperson for KBCS to the college, community, industry, and government.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Position Salary Range: $97,166/year - $140,891/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $108,097/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means that you are not eligible for overtime pay.

About The College  

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.

As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.

For more about Bellevue College's impact, visit Facts at a Glance.

About the Department  

Institutional Advancement (IA) is the external facing division of Bellevue College which includes marketing, web editing, KBCS radio station, public relations, creative services and the Bellevue College Foundation. The Institutional Advancement (IA) Division of Bellevue College works across the full academic enterprise to solidify a multi-faceted culture of brand awareness, philanthropy, and internal and external engagement. IA supports the College's mission by increasing awareness of, advocacy for, engagement in, and giving to Bellevue College.

Essential Functions  

Leadership

• Leads a fully functioning multi-platform media station with a focus on increasing community impact, audience, and revenue. Measures success using broadcast audience data, streaming and app usage, social media engagement, listener feedback, and fundraising results.
• Upholds and safeguards the KBCS community radio vision and mission for the future of the organization and institutes a measurable plan for achieving it.
• Encourages innovation across all levels of the station and guides the station through a changing media landscape in order remain relevant.
• Participates in Institutional Advancement division staff meetings, leads KBCS departmental staff meetings, and otherwise acts as a liaison between the station, Institutional Advancement, and Bellevue College.
• Supervises KBCS Operations Manager, Music Director, Public Affairs Programming Director, contracted engineers, and various other part-time positions. Selects and hires staff, makes recommendations for disciplinary action, approves/denies leave requests, evaluates employee performance on a yearly basis, resolves grievances in consultation with HR, establishes office expectations, and takes corrective action.
• Provides feedback, instruction, and encouragement to staff to enable continuous improvement and to promote optimum job performance.

Budget

• Works in tandem with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Bellevue College Foundation on KBCS budgeting.
• Formulates the annual budget and manages expenditures to meet budget constraints.
• Manages and maintains procedures and support for fiscal management of station operations, to conform to college policies and procedures.

Development

• Works with the Bellevue College Foundation Senior Director of Development to lead the work of the KBCS Development Director.
• Strategizes with the KBCS Development Director on revenue raising initiatives including donor solicitation and stewardship, retention and fiscal growth; underwriting, grant writing, compliance and outcomes; events and endowment activities.
• Pursues opportunities to increase station revenue. Initiates and conducts major donor solicitation initiatives and manages a portfolio of station major donors.

Compliance

• Ensures that KBCS operates within the relevant regulatory parameters and complies with grant, funder, and other external requirements, as well as all state and federal laws and College policies and procedures.
• Monitors KBCS programming and other activities to ensure they reflect the station¿s mission.
• Works to ensure that all necessary records and reports are current and made available.
• Station Operations.
• Provides strategic operations-related direction and oversight to the KBCS Operations Manager, Music Director, Public Affairs Programming Director, part-time engineers and other staff.
• Improves station operations and broadcast quality output through the acquisition and implementation of new broadcast technology including the use of broadcast automation to improve program quality and increase station operation efficiencies.

Community Relations

• Actively represents KBCS and its stakeholders on campus and in the broadcast journalism and music industry communities.
• Initiates productive partnerships, promotes the brand and market position of the station, and attracts new advocates and contributors to the station.
• Oversees dissemination of public relations information on KBCS.

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Media, or Music. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement for a year-for-year basis; experience in a closely related field in media or music may be substituted for degree.
• Minimum six (6) years of equivalent and demonstrated work experience in public or community radio.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to produce and/or curate consistent radio programs that include a variety of genres.
• Experience working with a broad and diverse donor base including individual donors and foundations and a working understanding of non-profit fundraising practices.
• Effective computer skills, including Adobe Audition or related digital audio editing software, as well as Word, Excel, Outlook, basic web and other PC-based applications.
• Effective organization and record keeping skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with volunteers, paid staff, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the value of a community-based public radio station.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Master's Degree in the Communication, Media, Fine Arts and/or the Arts preferred.
• Ten years (10) full-time management experience at a CPB qualified public radio station with at least two years working as a station manager.

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 1/29/2026 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Complete Job Questionnaires 

Contact: 

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at jobs@bellevuecollege.edu

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu .

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