Pay Grade/Pay Range: 62 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 76856.04 Midpoint - $ 111446.40

Department/Organization: 200801 - University Press

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:45 pm

Job Summary: The Director of the University Press directs and manages all aspects of the operations of The University of Alabama Press, the state's oldest and largest publisher of scholarly books and journals and regional trade titles.

Additional Department Summary: Founded in 1945, The University of Alabama Press is the only professionally staffed scholarly press in the state, publishing 80–85 new titles per year. As the scholarly publishing arm of The University of Alabama, the Press serves as an agent in the advancement of learning and the dissemination of scholarship by applying the highest standards to all phases of publishing, including acquisitions, editorial, production, and marketing. An editorial board comprised of representatives from all doctoral-degree-granting public universities within Alabama oversees the publishing program, and projects are selected that support, extend, and preserve academic research as well as foster an understanding of the history and culture of the state and region. The Press publishes in a variety of formats, both print and electronic, and uses short-run technologies to ensure that works are made widely available. The Director supervises a publishing team of 16.5 staff members.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience. Five years of experience in scholarly publishing.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership capability in the field of scholarly publishing. A minimum of 5 years administrative, supervisory, and program management experience, including strategic and financial planning, budgeting, and analysis of departmental program effectiveness; extensive, in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the publishing industry; familiarity with current research trends in academic and electronic publishing technologies and digital information delivery systems. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage and motivate a team of publishing professionals, and to establish and maintain productive working relationships with the university's administration, press editorial board members, authors, scholars, reviewers, and colleagues. Working knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree. Experience in fund raising.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster