Job Title Table

Establishes editorial guidelines and processes. Oversees the production schedule and works with content area experts and graphics/art staff to ensure consistency and quality of publications. Hires, trains, and supervises in-house and freelance editing staff Bachelor¿s degree. Minimum of five years of editorial experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plans and implements seasonal book publicity campaigns by coordinating activities and events with book reviewers, media sources, bookstores, and authors. Directs the creative development of publicity events and materials for print, broadcast, and other media sources. Represents Press and works with authors to prepare for and participate in publicity and marketing events. Analyzes media trends to promote University Press books. Maintains review database, develops a targeted review list for each book, prepares and distributes advance bound galleys and proofs. Coordinates activities with other University Press staff to promote book publication. Bachelor¿s degree and one year experience in publicity, trade or scholarly book marketing, or bookselling.

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.

Assists in acquiring manuscripts, including handling correspondence with authors and reviewers, reviewing and providing feedback on manuscript submissions/preparation, and preparing dockets for the editorial committee. Gathers, evaluates and searches for book illustrations, working with authors and others. Obtains the necessary permissions to use illustrations, other art, and text in both print and digital form and determines when adequate permissions are obtained. Handles outside requests to use press publications. Determines appropriate fees and prepares documentation. Review contracts to publish books in digital forms. Files copyright applications; track copyright submissions and resolves copyright problems. Handles processes for book requests for students with disabilities. Performs administrative support duties, including meeting logistics, financial and HR transactions, office maintenance, and administrative reports Bachelor¿s degree and one year experience in a related field.

Assist in the University¿s goal of providing a high-quality educational experience by affording a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors. Uphold state statutes, city ordinances, and University policies. Provide education and protection to the staff and students at the University of Kansas. Enforce laws as well as campus policy to keep the peace and maintain a safe and secure campus while promoting a positive image of law enforcement. Police Officers regularly conduct criminal investigations, perform searches and seizures, arrest offenders, present criminal cases to prosecutors for prosecution into district and municipal courts, respond to medical and other emergencies, write moving traffic violations and assist other local law enforcement agencies. High school diploma or equivalent. Certified or ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. No convictions of or diversions from any felony crimes, or any misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence. Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid driver¿s license; drug screen for new hires (certified positions); and annual fire arms qualification (certified positions).

Perform police investigations that serve the University of Kansas community. Regularly conduct criminal investigations and present criminal cases to prosecutors for prosecution into district and municipal courts. Write and execute search warrants, conduct surveillance, process evidence, extract digital evidence from devices, and perform other forensic analysis. Maintain and control evidence. High school diploma or GED equivalency and a minimum of two years of commissioned law enforcement experience within six months of appointment date. Certified or ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. No convictions of or diversions from any felony crimes, or any misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence. Special Qualifications: U.S. citizen; 21 years of age; valid driver's license; drug screen for new hires (certified positions); and annual firearms qualification (certified positions).