Coordinator-Univ Press | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile plan, organize, coordinate, evaluate, and participate in a University Press program; plan and monitor performance against program goals and objectives and ensure program results; interact with internal and external program or project stakeholders to build program support.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristics of the Coordinator-Univ Press are planning, coordination and evaluation of a University Press program or service. Positions have specialized degree and skill requirements associated with research publications and research based journalism that provides knowledge and insight to allow for effective publication and marketing strategies.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Interacts with authors and prospective authors of OSU Press books. 2. Provides expertise to evaluate, market, edit and produce manuscripts and proposals for publication and sales. 3. Communicates and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support and provide expertise to manuscripts, proposals, and projects for the OSU Press. 4. Serves as institutional resource for OSU faculty/students about publishing issues by consulting with faculty and students, lecturing to classes, and participating in roundtables or symposia. 5. Participates in the Press leadership team to select, plan, budget, and publish book projects.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knoledge and skills, and general precedents and practices. Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department; position may contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the deparment. Decisions impact: • Entire University • Functions across the University • Department • Direct team • Vendors/Suppliers/Contractors • Other External Agencies and Institutions

Accountability

Results are defined by senior leadership, division and university mission, vision and strategies; existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems. May supervise work of classified, unclassified and/or student employees, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, responding to grievances, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, University Wide, and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit and University Wide to: • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects. Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit to: • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level.

Typical Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Literature, English, or field related to assigned responsibilities. At least 1 year of professional experience in scholarly, professional, or trade book publishing related to assigned responsibilities.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.