at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
DepartmentPress Books Design And Production
About the Department
Since its origins in 1890 as one of the three main divisions of the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.
The University of Chicago Production and Design Department is responsible for the design, production, and manufacturing of new books and reprints, in print and electronic form, for the Press Books Division.
Job Summary
The Production Coordinator is responsible for all book production functions required for new books and reprints in various stages of production. Manage approximately 65-80 new and reprint book projects at any time, including monographs in all disciplines, trade books, illustrated books in art/architecture, science, anthropology, among others.
Responsibilities
- Establish schedules for new books and reprints, prepare cost estimates and reports, and work with in-house staff on assigned new books and monthly reprints. Maintain production schedule for each title. Manage typesetting, pre-press, and printing vendors to maintain costs and schedules, and resolve manufacturing problems. Purchase manufacturing and typesetting for both new and reprinted titles; issue purchase orders, process invoices. Inspect and approve delivered books for release. Calculate and distribute final costs for each printing.
- Educate press staff on production and manufacturing standards and methods and advise on best options for publication needs.
- Assist with departmental administrative tasks, at discretion of department head.
- Maintains website (including but not limited to: employment page, news page, staff page, project pages, innovation challenge page).
- Coordinates events, researches logistics, assists with planning and preparing presentations, event outreach, and post-event write ups.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of two years of production experience in book publishing.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly PhotoShop, and Microsoft Access, Adobe Acrobat, and Filemaker.
Preferred Competencies
- High degree of organization and the ability to handle many projects.
- Adapt to new technologies and to changes in internal processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in relating to peers and supervisors.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Basic understanding of book design and typography.
- Experience with POD/SRDP manufacturing.
- Must be able to work cordially and effectively with managers, peers, and vendors to ensure publication schedules are met.
- Must have flexibility to deal with last-minute changes on projects.
- Must be interested in learning about and applying new technologies as needed.
Working Conditions
- Requires extended periods of time at computer. Must be able to lift boxes of manuscripts, proofs, and books.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Administration & Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
Employees must comply with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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