Job: Digital Publishing Project Manager

Digital Publishing Project Manager
(Two Year Term Limited Appointment with the Possibility of Renewal)
http://www.lib.umich.edu/library-human-resources/digital-publishing-proj...

MPublishing, the University of Michigan’s library-based publishing enterprise, seeks applications for a Digital Publishing Project Manager. This is a full-time, two-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will manage the publishing process for many of MPublishing’s existing journals and other scholarly publications and oversee the establishment of workflows for selected new publications. The Digital Publishing Project Manager will supervise the Digital Publishing Assistant and will report to the Head of Digital Publishing Production.
MPublishing provides academic publishing services that are responsive to the needs of scholars, and that foster a sustainable economic model for academic publishing. MPublishing educates and advises the University of Michigan community on copyright and publishing matters, and advocates for the broadest possible access to scholarly communication everywhere. Combining the strengths and talents of librarians, publishers, and technologists, MPublishing is composed of the following units: University of Michigan Press, Deep Blue, Copyright Office, the Text Creation Partnership, Digital Publishing Production, Publishing Services & Outreach, Library Print Services, and Publishing Technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee publication schedules for multiple projects, coordinating work to ensure that deadlines are met.
Convert and prepare content for online publication by generating XML and sometimes TIFF files using existing scripts and documentation and improve these when feasible.
Coordinate work of the Digital Publishing Assistant in converting and preparing content for online publication.
Create documentation for conversion of new publications.
Communicate with publishing partners regarding content and features of online publications.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in information science, or equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and experience
Familiarity with scholarly publishing practices and methods, and how they function in the university environment, including its culture and procedures
Experience with web-based publishing, presentation tools, spreadsheets, and various media types
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and implement effective and efficient solutions
Experience managing projects, prioritizing among multiple projects, and meeting deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a professionally diverse environment
Strong experience with the Windows or Macintosh operating systems.
Experience with office suites and page layout programs.
Experience in creating and editing websites using XHTML and CSS.

Desired:

Experience with using documents in various born-digital source formats to produce print or online publications with application of styling or tagging, especially using XML.
Experience with XSLT.
Familiarity with the Linux environment.
Familiarity with basic programming, especially using Perl and shell scripts.

BENEFITS, RANK, and SALARY
It is anticipated that the position will be filled at the Assistant Librarian level; final rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications. Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a year and 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel.
Further information regarding benefits can be found at http://benefits.umich.edu/benefitgroups/faculty.html.

RETIREMENT OPTIONS: TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments options available.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Email a cover letter and CV as attachments to libhumres@umich.edu, addressed to:

Jane Havens
Head of Library Human Resources
404 Hatcher Graduate Library North
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190

For further information, call 734-764-2546 between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday-Friday.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of applications will begin 10/10/11 and continue until the position is filled.