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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
Production Editor000518

Supervises editorial and production tasks of proofreading, copyediting, index editing and art evaluation. Coordinates production schedule. Secures manufacturing and typesetting contracts for book production. Reviews compositor and printer proofs at various stages of production. Coordinates purchasing and business processes to support book production process. Oversee freelance copy editors, proof readers and indexers. Offers feedback, advice and instructions to authors. Maintains and updates electronic files for published books. Bachelor¿s degree. Minimum two years of related experience required.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A08 $36,710 $55,065 Publishing
General Manager000517

Develops and implements strategies for management, production and distribution of campus newspaper. Decides on news coverage and article assignment. Negotiates and obtains contracts. Serves as liaison with campus units. Supervises staff. Bachelor¿s degree in a relevant field. Minimum of ten years related experience in the news and/or broadcast field on using a variety of media applications.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A13 $70,815 $109,764 Publishing
Editor-in-Chief000516

Manages the acquisitions program in book publishing. Participates in the development and implementation of strategies for the growth of the University Press. Locates, recruits, and develops new book authors. Evaluates authors¿ manuscripts and proposals. Offers feedback, advice and instructions to authors. Obtains external book reviews and presents manuscripts for editorial review. Negotiates and obtains contracts. Works with authors and other press staff in the promotion of new books. Supervises staff. Bachelor¿s degree. Minimum of ten years of editorial experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A13 $70,815 $109,764 Publishing
Copy Editor000515

Provide both substantive editing and copy editing for a wide variety of educational, promotional, and/or research projects for communication to varied target audiences. Develop content based on style requirements, and provide writing support as needed. Communicate with authors to ensure accuracy and clarity. Offers feedback and instructions to item writers, researchers, and authors. Bachelor¿s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Minimum of one year editing experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 Publishing
Acquisitions Editor000514

Acquires books for publication by the Press that fit and enhance the University Press¿s publishing program. Builds relationships with scholars for advice regarding publication, to recruit potential authors, and to conceive ideas for new books commission authors to write those books. Assists authors in developing manuscripts and to monitor manuscripts for production. Evaluates manuscripts and recruits referees. Prepares materials to obtain press approval. Negotiates contracts with authors. Prepares manuscripts for production. Provides reports on activities. Bachelor¿s degree and three years of experience in book acquisitions at an academic book publisher or at an academic-oriented commercial book publisher.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 Publishing
Scientific Copy Editor000560

Provides and develops copy and/or production editing for scientific, technical, and educational publications, reports, and/or grant proposals. Develops content based on style requirements, and provides writing support. Highlights research areas, features and benefits by providing content for brochures, feature articles, training programs and websites. May help public relations team to prepare papers or presentations for conferences or scientific journals. May coordinate production of publications with outside printers. #Bachelor¿s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Minimum of one year editing experience in a research related field of study.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff C05 $39,204 $58,806 Research
Research Technician Senior000559

Develops, improves and implements a variety of laboratory techniques and performs complex laboratory procedures to contribute to the timely completion and success of sponsored research projects. Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results. Provides principle investigator with information to evaluate direction of research. Applies standard quality control procedures to assure accuracy of test results and makes recommendations to principal investigator as requested. Designs and/or fabricates specialized equipment as needed. Trains and oversees research technicians and students participating in research in the laboratory. #High school/GED and 2 years related experience OR Associate¿s degree and 1 year related experience OR Bachelor¿s degree in field related to discipline.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff C07 $49,618 $74,426 Research
Research Technician000558

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes. Collects, analyzes and maintains accurate record of test results. Makes minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required. Reviews laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments. #High school/GED and 1 year related experience OR Associate¿s degree.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff C06 $44,105 $66,157 Research
Research Project Specialist000557

Assists research team(s) with project implementation, budgets, grants & administrative procedures. Under direction, organizes field work, workshops, conferences and/or educational/research events; drafts materials, scientific papers and/or proposals for presentation, submission, and/or publication. Prepares and may teach program content to engage students, visitors, and/or community members in the research, instruction and service of the unit. May supervise students. Bachelor's OR high school diploma/GED and 3 years of related expereince.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff C04 $34,848 $52,272 Research
Research Project Manager000556

Manages the activities of personnel involved in a large and/or complex research group or project. Provides work direction and technical assistance to designated personnel involved in a large and/or complex research group or project. Manages budgets, grants and administrative procedures. Monitors progress to ensure successful completion. Evaluates the meaningfulness of specific methods, planning methods and techniques, carries out procedures, and records results of an experiment. Performs work under general supervision of a principal investigator or research project manager. May co-author scientific papers for presentation and publication and coordinates writing, submission and administration of grants. May conduct complex experiments/research according to previously adopted and outlined procedures and techniques. May train and/or supervise research staff, students, residents, and/or fellows. #Master¿s degree and 1 year of experience in field of study OR Bachelor¿s degree and 4 years of experience in field of study.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff C08 $57,060 $85,590 Research

Job Title Table Key

TermDescription
Job TitleA job title is a brief description of a position held by an employee.
Job CodeA job code is a numeric number assigned to a job title  and also indicates the type of employee classification it represents.
Job Description and Minimum Qualifications (if applicable)
  • The job description represents the minimal duties required of the position.
  • Minimum qualifications are the of education or experience and the minimum level of knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, certifications and other job-related requirements associated with the position.
Employee Classification

There are five employee classification types:

  • Faculty: includes employees who are tenured, on the tenure-track, or non-tenured lecturers and professors of the practice who may be eligible for sabbatical and tenure, as applicable.
  • Academic Staff: includes employees such as scientists, research professors or curators who may be eligible for sabbatical, but not tenure.
  • Students: includes employees who are part-time and enrolled at the University of Kansas, is registered for classes, and whose primary purpose for being at the University is the achievement of a degree or certification.
  • Unclassified Professional Staff (UPS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
    • Unclassified Support Staff (USS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
Salary GradeA salary grade represents the minimum and maximum salaries that may be paid to an employee serving in the position. The spread between the minimum and maximum salaries is referred to as the range.
MinimumMinimum salary allowed for the position.
MaximumMaximum salary allowed for the position.
Job FamilyJob families are a group of job titles grouped together because of the similar functions they perform. Only positions that have been reviewed as part of the Classification and Market Study initiative are assigned to a job family.
FLSA StatusIndicates whether the position is exempt (salaried) or non-exempt (hourly) under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Visit the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Policy for more information.
EEO - Job Group (English (US))EEO job groups are defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and are required for compliance reporting purposes. EEO job codes group together positions with similar skills sets.
Position Description ExampleExamples of good position descriptions for the job title that are available for reference.