Executive Director, KAWC/ KOFA Public Radio

Summary of Function: The Executive Director of KAWC/KOFA Public Radio provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and stewardship for Arizona Western College's public radio station. This position is responsible for advancing KAWC's mission, ensuring organizational sustainability, and strengthening the station's role as a trusted public media service for Yuma and La Paz Counties and the surrounding region. The Executive Director serves as the primary liaison between KAWC/KOFA and Arizona Western College leadership and represents the station within the community, public media system, and partner organizations. The role emphasizes institutional leadership, financial stewardship, community engagement, development of diversified resource strategies, and supervision of content and production teams. The Executive Director exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in carrying out responsibilities and aligning station priorities with College goals. 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. Serve as the primary representative and spokesperson for the organization in community, regional, and public media contexts; cultivate relationships with community leaders, donors, partners, and stakeholders. Lead the development of diversified resource strategies, including philanthropic support, grants, underwriting, partnerships, and other revenue opportunities, in collaboration with College leadership and development staff. Provide executive oversight of operations, including budgeting, planning, compliance, and stewardship of financial and physical resources, in accordance with College policies and regulatory requirements. Supervise and support senior staff, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven workplace culture. Serve as the primary liaison between KAWC/KOFA Colorado River Public Media and Arizona Western College, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and institutional alignment. Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.