Manager, KABU Press at Kabarak University

Key Responsibilities    

• Keep complete, accurate files of all Press records (sales, contracts, memos, requisitions) and maintain a digital and hard-copy archive of all KABU Press titles
• Advise the Editor-in-Chief on meeting governmental and regulatory requirements, and work with the University Finance Manager to ensure tax compliance and prompt pr
• Manage the Press’s contractual obligations to service providers (graphic designers, printers, external reviewers, proofreaders) and ensure authors are paid their roya
• Keep accurate records of sales and expenditures, and ensure monthly sales targets are met
• Organise monthly sales and marketing events such as activations, book promotion tours, university book tours or lectures, and events at bookstores and book fairs
• Identify and use the right channels for disseminating knowledge products, including conferences, workshops, online platforms and social media
• Ensure the KABU Press Bookstore is well managed, procure well-priced, high-quality branded merchandise, and supervise the Administrative Assistant who runs the bookstore
• Ensure sound management of the KABU printing press and supervise its technical staff.

Qualifications and skills    

• Masters in Administrstion or related field
• Relevant administrative experience in printing and publising
• At least 10 years Experience in Administration
• Demonstrated Success managing administrative teams in the industry,driving,sales and improving effeciency in administration sales and production