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Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong experience managing print projects, possessing a strong knowledge of traditional and digital printing.
- Comprehensive familiarity with all phases of book production, including in-depth knowledge of copy, editorial, project management, and the basic rudiments of art and design.
- Understanding of typical book production graphic software.
- Ability to work in a diverse department to publish books within deadlines and budget.
- Ability to identify problems swiftly when they arise and exercise good judgment in developing solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to interface with internal departments and external book publication/production community.
Additional Highly Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of Filemaker, Acrobat, Word, Excel, plus overall familiarity with email and browser software
- Thorough understanding of the Chicago Manual of Style
- Experience with the Scribe Publishing platform is desirable.
Note: The position is currently remote, but at some point, full-time onsite attendance at our Redwood City office might be required.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.