Publications Manager
Carbondale•On Campus, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Employees at this level manage activities involved in the planning, editing, and production of university publications. Incumbents are responsible for the overall quality and effectiveness of university publications and work under administrative direction from a designated administrator.
Requirements
- Four (4) years (48 months) of progressively more advanced/responsible professional experience in editing and producing publications
- Credit for college level training in any field: 30 semester hours equals 1 year (12 months), 60 semester hours equals 2 years (24 months), 90 semester hours equals 3 years (36 months), 120 semester hours or higher equals 4 years (48 months)
- Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Responsibilities
- Oversees a publications office and supervises editors, artists, designers, clerical staff, and/or other assigned personnel
- Counsels clients in the most effective communication techniques to achieve communication objectives
- Coordinates/oversees various aspects of publication production (from such activities as writing copy and determining format and style to coordination with printers and distribution of final product) to ensure that quality image is maintained
- Develops bid specifications for publications
- Ensures that publications consistently reflect accurate and current university policies and procedures
- Ensures accuracy of copy content by working with appropriate sources and utilizing quality control techniques
- Develops budget for publications unit
- Monitors all expenditures
- Initiates budget line changes to ensure sound fiscal management
- Analyzes printing bids and, in conjunction with business office, selects successful bidders based upon university policies as well as printers' capabilities
- Negotiates production schedules of publications with printers to ensure that deadlines are met
- Assembles data and prepares reports, such as monthly budget reports, monthly publication status reports, and yearly publications reports
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- employee tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
