The right candidate for the job will possess the following essential qualifications:
- Significant successful years working in a combination of supervisory and management roles.
- A university degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience in the not-for-profit sector.
- Proven experience in developing and executing strategic plans.

Candidates for the job will be assessed on the following rated qualifications:
- Knowledge of the community-based campus model of radio in Canada.
- Excellent Human Resource management skills and strong leadership skills, including: the ability to motivate staff and volunteers; and, to build a well-functioning supportive, collaborative and forward thinking team.
- Strong organizational abilities, including: planning; delegating; program development; and, task facilitation.
- Skills in dealing with difficult situations and mitigating, diffusing and managing conflict.
- Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including: budget preparation; analysis; decision-making; and, reporting.
- Ability to convey a vision of CKCU-FM’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers and donors.
- Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector.
- Skills in developing and nurturing positive relationships with outside organizations for the purpose of collaboration, fundraising, sponsorship and other activities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including strong public speaking ability.