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Sitting for long periods of time.

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

The Book Design Coordinator manages the design, art adjustment, and typesetting specifications for around 65 books per year, primarily via assigning work to freelancers and temporary employees. Will be responsible for some design, including cover design for around 15-20 books per year and book template design. Will work closely with other departments at the Press to determine what is needed for each book, selecting project appropriate designers, typesetters, and book templates. The Book Design Coordinator will also be responsible for updating the Press database and tracking schedules for all book design related tasks.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

InDesign; Filemaker; Creative Cloud; FTP protocols

Driver’s license preferred.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.