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Publications Manager 

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - D.10
Senior Publications Manager - 7678
Publications Manager - 7679

June, 1977

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SERIES CONCEPT

Publications Managers manage an office of Publications and develop, 
coordinate and supervise the writing, editing, designing, illustrating, 
conceptualizing and production of publications; ensure that the publications 
program conforms with University publishing policies; control expenditures; 
provide editorial and production services to other departments; plan and 
coordinate production schedules; expedite jobs to ensure prompt delivery; 
control inventory of publications to assure continuous supply; administer the 
department budget; obtain cost estimates and assist in planning publications 
to effect economies consistent with University standards of quality; 
supervise improvements and extensions of editorial and publication services; 
supervise the planning and production of publications designed
for special functions or activities; and perform other related duties as 
required.

The two levels in the series are distinguished by the complexity of the 
publication program.

                             CLASS CONCEPTS

Senior Publications Manager

Under general direction incumbents manage the Office of Publications, and 
supervise a large professional staff in the writing, editing, designing, 
conceptualizing and production of publications for a large publications 
program. Incumbents at this level typically plan edit, and publish a wide 
array and variety of administrative publications.

Publications Manager

Under general direction incumbents manage an Office of Publications and 
supervise a small staff of at least two full-time professionals in the 
writing, editing, designing, and production of publications for a publications 
program; and write, edit and design publications originating in the 
publications office. Incumbents at this level typically plan, edit, and 
publish administrative publications.

                         MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Publications Manager

Graduation from college with a major in English, journalism, or a related 
field and five years of experience in professional editorial work; or an 
equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and 
abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to 
the position.

Publications Manager

Graduation from college with a major in English, journalism or a related field 
and four years of experience in professional editorial work; or an equivalent 
combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities 
essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the 
position.

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