The Deputy Director, Advanced Military Visual Journalism (AMVJ) co-writes proposals, acts as the contract submission coordinator, and manages the government contract on a day-to-day basis. This includes managing the contract budget, writing and filing required government reports, and collaborating with numerous campus entities, including the Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Sponsored Accounting, College of Professional Studies, Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, Registrar’s Office, and Health Center. The Deputy Director also advises and advocates for students, coordinates with the Newhouse Office of Academic Affairs on scheduling classes, and handles government camera equipment sign-out.
The Deputy Director works in close collaboration with the AMVJ Director, who serves as the subject matter expert responsible for curriculum and, along with other faculty members, teaches active-duty government students stationed at Newhouse.
This role is responsible for building and maintaining key external relationships, which include the USN Chief of Information (CHINFO) Office at the Pentagon, USMC Public Affairs and Combat Camera at the Pentagon, USAF Public Affairs at the Pentagon, local reserve units, VA Hospital, and the Vet Center. This position is the face of the University in these communities.