Book Typesetting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-01038
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Library Services
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0080655T
Description
Title: Admin & Fiscal Support Spec
Position Number: 0080655T
Hiring Unit: UHM LIBRARY SERVICES, UH PRESS, DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa, UH Press (2840 Kolowalu Street, Honolulu, HI 96822)
Date Posted: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 06/09/2026
Band: A
Salary :
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Duties and Responsibilities

• *Issues reports and provides updates for cost analysis, maintains production schedules in the press-wide
  database, and maintains vendor contracts for the department.
• *Prepares and issues final accounting for each published new book, reprint, and publication services project.
  Maintains reports in spreadsheets and the press-wide database that accurately reflect the budgeted and actual
  cost of each book project.
• *Maintains in the press-wide database all work in progress job costs UH Press books and all production services
  jobs. Questions inconsistencies and solves problems.
• *Manages the production of book reprints; compiles manufacturing specifications, processes requisitions and
  obtains purchase orders.
• *Coordinates and verifies job timesheets for production services and co-sponsored projects. Tracks wage and
  fringe benefit costs and allocates billable hours accordingly among projects.
• *Prepares requisitions in Kuali Financial System, distributes purchase orders and authorizes payments for all
  plant and manufacturing costs and other production department expenses.
• *Prepares for Press Management monthly reports on job expenses, books published, projects completed and
  other reports as requested.
• Maintains procedures manual.
• Executes a variety of tasks and special projects generated by the book production process.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business administration or related field and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for office administration and/or project management in a book publishing setting; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in office administration and/or project management in a book publishing setting demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with office administration and/or project management in a book publishing setting.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the office administration and/or project management in a book publishing setting.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. Able to use computer word-processing programs and manipulate electronic word-processing files to change fonts, formatting, style, and other editorial functions.
9. Ability to work with figures, understand basic mathematical functions, and use spreadsheet programs.
10. Basic knowledge of book typesetting and production and familiarity with standard editing and proofreading terminology and markings, as set forth in the Chicago Manual of Style.
11. Experience entering data into a database.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Familiarity with both Mac and PC environments.
2. Be able to meet schedules and work effectively under pressure.
3. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign or other modern layout software.
4. Experience working with electronic book files.
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents: (1) Cover letter that addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications: degree requirements, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the desirable qualifications; (2) resume; (3) names and contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and, (4) official transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to completion of hiring). Late and/or incomplete (applications that do not include all four documents) will not be considered. All documents become the property of the school.
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Inquiries: Dr. Clem Guthro, University Librarian and Interim Director and Publisher, University of Hawai'i Press,
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