- Manhattan, Kansas, United States
- Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
- Closing at: Aug 28 2026 - 23:55 CDT
The Educational Publishing Coordinator leads the production and distribution of Extension publications—from author submission through publication and ongoing availability. This position serves as the central coordinator for author communication, publication workflows, online distribution, and digital record-keeping. This position will assess and modernize current publishing practices, leveraging automation and technology to reduce manual workload and improve turnaround times.
K-State Extension improves the lives, livelihoods, and communities of Kansans through education, research, engagement, and leadership. Serving all 105 counties, we connect university research with practical solutions that strengthen agriculture, natural resources, youth development, health, economic vitality, and communities across Kansas.
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and nine years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, publishing, journalism, marketing, business administration, education, social sciences, agricultural communication, or a closely related field.
- Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills, with demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of concurrent projects.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal English communication, including clear, precise, and audience-appropriate writing.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality in all work products.
- Tech-savvy and self-directed, with a proven interest in identifying and adopting tools and technologies that improve efficiency.
- Experience working collaboratively with subject-matter experts or specialists.
- Familiarity with editorial standards, style guides, and publication quality standards.
- Experience managing publishing, communications, or content production workflows.
- Experience with Extension, land-grant university, academic, or educational publishing.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices (e.g., ADA, plain-language communication).
- Experience with digital publishing platforms, content management systems, e-commerce or online bookstore administration, or publishing automation tools.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives or implementing new systems in a production environment.
Additional Role Information:
- Requires sustained management of a high-volume, deadline-driven workload across multiple simultaneous projects.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Please submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three professional references
Applications close on: August 28, 2026
$53,581 - $70,000
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
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Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
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