Job Description:

• Manage the operation of the academic journal office of several journals. Oversee the peer review process including developing and implementing editorial and journal policies.

• Track progress of manuscripts from submission through peer review to final decision and manage peer review pipeline. Ensure that all manuscripts are delivered on time, within page budget, and meet the standards of the University of Chicago Press. Work with production, editorial, electronic publishing, and peer-review support to troubleshoot and solve problems. Manage and track publication agreements, permissions requests, and perform other administrative management functions.

• Liaise between the Press, Editors, editorial board members, authors, and reviewers. Responsibilities include daily and heavy correspondence with all stakeholders.

• Prepare monthly and annual reports of journal-wide statistics as needed.

• Represent the journals and the Press at academic meetings as needed.

• Other special projects as needed.

• Collaborates with authors to resolve routine and moderate problems using existing procedures and to clarify meaning. Assists with quality control by proofreading edited manuscripts.

• Coordinate all stages of manuscript editing and proof review up to the time the book is bound and edit and approve catalog and jacket materials with guidance from others.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree.

Experience:

• At least 3 years experience in similar role in scholarly journal publishing.

• Experience with peer review, publishing ethics, and scholarly communication.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledge of Adobe products, Editorial Manager, or another peer review software.

Preferred Competencies

• Must be a problem solver, deadline-oriented, diplomatic, and comfortable working and communicating with representatives from administrative to executive levels.

• Deal with others with tact.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Coordinate with others and work in a team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.

• Proficient ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Manage stressful situations with ease.

• Manage complex projects with a high level of organization, excellent time management, and attention to detail .

Working Conditions

• May require some domestic or international travel.

• Job location is in Chicago with hybrid work considered.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

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