JOB POSTING
RICHARD IVEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOUNDATION
 

Position:	Publishing Coordinator
Department:	Ivey Publishing
Reports to:	Publishing Team Lead, Ivey Publishing

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
 
Publish high quality cases, teaching notes, and supplemental materials, which will include formatting and editing items according to standard guidelines provided. Provide excellent customer service to non-Ivey faculty, Ivey faculty, staff, and case writers. Work with contracted editors in obtaining edited material in a timely and accurate fashion, and complete edits as approved by authors.
 
KEY RESULT AREAS: (Functions that make the most positive impact on the success of Richard Ivey School of Business.)
 

1. Publish new cases, teaching notes, and supplemental materials, checking for compliance with current Ivey Publishing standard templates and guidelines, for copyright issues, and for reproduction quality.
2. Conduct an initial appraisal of case submissions from non-Ivey authors and determine if they are in an acceptable condition for review.
3. Complete case revisions as requested in a timely and accurate manner.
4. Coordinate the submissions of authors and become the primary contact point for providing feedback and handling questions from authors.
5. Ensure that cases and teaching notes bear the applicable standard Ivey copyright statement, and, if applicable, a donor recognition statement.
6. Produce the final version of new and revised cases in watermarked and non-watermarked portable document format (pdf).
7. Ensure finished products are stored in appropriate directories and folders.
8. Provide training and guidance on the use of the standard template to other staff members.
9. Ensure accuracy of the Ivey Publishing case database.
10. Add new products to the database as requested by customer service/course materials coordinators.
11. Other duties as required. 
     

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Undergraduate university degree in English preferred and several years related experience.
• Advanced computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.

• Aptitude and desire to learn other computer-related skills and software as required.

• Skill in file and directory management.

• A high degree of attention to quality and detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal tactfully and effectively with faculty and staff.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with a high volume of material (many cases are time sensitive).
• Ability to prioritize work autonomously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to work effectively with non-Ivey authors (answering questions, composing correspondence, and speaking with customers via telephone).
• Excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling, and language rules.
• Knowledge of copyright law is desirable. 

Location: Ivey Publishing, UWO Research Park, London, Ontario

This is a 2 year renewable contract position with full benefits.
 
Qualified candidates should forward their applications in confidence to: hrresumes@ivey.ca. Please reference IP262 in the subject line. Candidates will be considered as applications are received and the posting will remain open until a candidate is identified.