Publications Coordinator

UCI Series Concepts -- UCI SIZE-NEUTRAL SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES

Class Specifications - D.10
Principal Publications Coordinator (7693) SIZE-NEUTRAL
Senior Publications Coordinator (7694) SIZE-NEUTRAL
Publications Coordinator (7695)

June, 1977 -- SIZE-NEUTRAL MARCH 1995

SERIES CONCEPT

Publications Coordinators plan, schedule and coordinate the 
production of books, publications, and other printed material; 
confer with editors, designers, project directors and related 
personnel in the preparation of proposed publications; verify 
that format of copy conforms to printing specifications; and 
perform other related duties as required.

CLASS CONCEPTS

Principal Publications Coordinator

Under direction, incumbents direct and coordinate the production 
of publications; evaluate and monitor University or vendor 
services used in the production of publications; assign tasks to 
related personnel; and may estimate costs for services.

Typically at this level incumbents coordinate and review work 
load distribution; arrange contracts with manufacturers and 
suppliers; review work orders for due dates and set priority 
schedules; control workflow; and coordinate and direct the 
monitoring of all orders beginning with creative production, 
through contracts with vendors and final printing production.

Position must supervise a minimum of 2 FTE and meet all other 
criteria for FLSA executive exemption.

Senior Publications Coordinator

Under general supervision, incumbents establish and maintain 
schedules for the production of publications; route jobs through 
scheduling, editing, writing, design and distribution, obtain 
approvals for type selections; and may supervise related 
personnel.

Typically at this level incumbents schedule and maintain flow of 
jobs; assist in the selection of printers and binders; contact 
customers for approval of changes in format, including brownline 
approval before printing; coordinate changes between customers 
and creative services to effectively relate the purpose of the 
publication; and may assist in the reorganization of reports and 
illustrations.

Publications Coordinator

Under supervision, incumbents assist in the performance of the 
duties as outlined in the series concept.

Typically at this level incumbents help plan and expedite 
production schedules; review publication needs and report daily 
status of work progress or delays; and may prepare specifications 
for new publications and advise in print production 
specifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Principal Publications Coordinator

Two years of college and five years of experience in the 
coordination and production of publications; or an equivalent 
combination of education and experience; and knowledges and 
abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties 
assigned to the position.