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Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Duke University Press is seeking an Exhibits Manger to plan, develop, and implement the Press’ exhibits program for approximately 100 annual academic conferences and co-op meetings.

If interested in this opportunity please submit the University-required electronic application, including your résumé and cover letter, before close of the position at Noon on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• select and order books and journals for each meeting; create posters, order forms, and display materials
• reserve booths and furnishings; pack and ship supplies, and late-shipping books and journals as necessary
• create and distribute Subject Matters e-mail newsletters to those subscribed to relevant subject areas
• oversee staffing and scheduling at exhibits

• approximately 20 Journals Marketing exhibits annually (choose and order titles; prepare order forms and other display materials)
• five to 10 display-only exhibits annually
• three to four non-academic conferences annually (trade shows, book fairs, festivals, and various events with book displays)
• approximately five library conferences annually (choose and order titles, prepare order forms and other display materials)
• approximately 60 annual co-op meetings

• represent Exhibits Program to the Press at marketing meetings, and to the marketing team
• attend and represent Duke University Press publishing program at exhibits
• analyze progress of exhibits program and adverse trends; make recommendations as appropriate
• coordinate with other DUP work groups (books editorial, production, warehouse, fulfillment)
• develop and maintain professional contacts with outside vendors, academic associations and authors
• maintain workflow management system; administer data tracking system

• determine budget requirements, and prepare recommendations accordingly
• monitor, track and accurately report expenditures; prepare budget reports

Departmental Preferences:

EXPERIENCE: Work requires good written and verbal communication; analytical and organizational skills; ability to juggle numerous deadlines and details; familiarity with data management systems; strong Excel skills essential; basic Photoshop/design skills helpful; ability to work independently and with a team; comfort level with scholarly material.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor’s degree, plus one year of related work experience. Marketing and publishing experience strongly preferred. Related skills include graphic design and ability to connect with scholarly content.

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Work requires one year experience in marketing, advertising, media, promotions, graphic arts, public relations, sales, or other related background to acquire skills necessary to plan, develop and implement marketing strategies in one or more specialty areas.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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