Publications Operations Manager

Brigham Young University (BYU)

Provo, UT, United States
$92,000-$119,000; not specified; 8% 401k contribut...
Onsite
Manage publication lifecycle
Oversee departmental budgets
Lead graphic design team
The Publications Operations Manager plays a central role in the success of BYU Religious Scholarly Publications, overseeing the full production lifecycle of all publications from planning and budgeting to design, printing, and distribution

Job Summary

  • The Publications Operations Manager plays a central role in the success of BYU Religious Scholarly Publications, overseeing the full production lifecycle of all publications from planning and budgeting to design, printing, and distribution.
  • This position is responsible for managing departmental budgets, processing author royalties, and supervising the graphic design team to ensure high-quality and scholarly outputs.
  • BYU offers a competitive pay structure with significant benefits including automatic 8% 401k contribution, excellent work-life balance with generous paid time off, tuition benefits, and access to wellness programs.

Matching Summary

The Publications Operations Manager plays a central role in the success of BYU Religious Scholarly Publications, overseeing the full production lifecycle of all publications from planning and budgeting to design, printing, and distribution.

Salary

$92,000-$119,000; Not specified; 8% 401k contribution, 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, tuition benefits, medical/dental benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage publication lifecycle
  • Oversee departmental budgets
  • Lead graphic design team
  • Coordinate distribution processes
  • Ensure publishing standards compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Familiarity with scholarly publishing workflows
  • Understanding of graphic design principles
  • Knowledge of Latter-day Saint scholarship

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in a related field
  • 5+ years of professional publishing experience
  • Doctoral degree or equivalent preferred
  • 7+ years of progressively responsible experience preferred
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Competence in office software and publishing tools
  • Working knowledge of copyright law and publishing processes
  • Ability to manage budgets and process royalties
  • Experience supervising staff and interns

Work Rights

Not specified

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