Publications & Production Supervisor 1 Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 70196)

Description

Job Description

The University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is a statewide organization that delivers science-based information to address California's most pressing challenges. UC ANR Publications, the publishing arm of UC ANR, is responsible for the editing and graphic design of peer-reviewed materials produced by UC academics, UCCE personnel, and others. These publications are intended to benefit stakeholders in California's agriculture, natural resources, youth development and community nutrition sectors as well as the wider California population. Some publications appear in printed form and others appear online. Many are available under an Open Access license, ensuring that UC research directly supports the communities it serves.

Position Summary:

This position involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating the printed and / or electronic production of books, journals, catalogs, publications, manuscripts, promotional and other materials. Confers with writer / editors, communications design specialists, web programming specialists, project directors, authors and related staff in the preparation of proposed publications; verifies that format of copy conforms to printing and / or electronic publishing specifications.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department for this position is Publishing & Production. While this position normally is based at 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants living in the State of California, at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University. 

Pay Scale: $59,000/year to $81,200/year

Job Posting Close Date: 
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 6/28/24.

Key Responsibilities:

40%

Production Management 

◦ Manage and monitor all production schedules to ensure on-time content delivery for print and digital products, supporting revenue targets 

◦ Clearly communicate project status updates at every stage to internal stakeholders 

◦ Supervise a team of two designers, providing feedback, training, workload management, participates in the selection, development, and evaluation of staff 

◦ Set schedules and enforce production timelines to meet publication deadlines 

◦ Monitor and manage production budgets to control costs 

◦ Ensure all production activities meet UC ANR and ADA compliance requirements

40%

Print/Digital Production & Inventory Management 

◦ Oversee print production with external vendors across formats (print, ebooks, online)

◦ Manage inventory levels and reprint orders in coordination with Marketing Director 

◦ Administer the print-on-demand (POD) program for publications

20%

Process Improvement & Coordination. Under general supervision of the Director of Publishing: 

◦ Implement, document and optimize procedures/workflows for maximum efficiency and cost benefits 

◦ Identify opportunities to improve content offerings both in print and online 

◦ Participate in vendor evaluations and requests for proposals (RFPs) as needed 

◦ Coordinate cross-functionally with Editorial, Marketing and other teams 

◦ Monitor industry Best Practices and innovations, advise and ensure that all ANR Pubs meet required standards

Requirements:

• High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training.
• Progressive experience in a scholarly, public policy or non-profit publishing production role.
• Demonstrated experience with print production, electronic publishing and file prep.
• Familiarity with design principles and layout for different publication formats.
• Demonstrated understanding of pub tech, including metadata standards, e-book composition.
• Demonstrated project management skills, prioritization, successful management of deadlines
• Creative problem solving and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated sound relationships with vendors, freelancers, and other third-party suppliers.
• Excellent IT skills including familiarity with Adobe Suite, and workflow management systems.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to all levels of employees.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with journals publishing in print and online.
• Solid supervisory skills, to include organization, scheduling, assigning work and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Strong skills in customer service measurement and monitoring; ensures staff meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Strong customer and client management skills.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian.

Collaborating to solve problems.

Connecting to serve communities.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges.

UC ANR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Internal Candidates: Review the job posting and click the internal applicant link to apply. Use the same credentials used to login to UCPath to access the internal UC ANR job postings in order to apply.

Employment applications must be submitted online through our careers site.  Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications by email or on paper.

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Employment applications must be submitted online through our careers site.  Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications by email or on paper.