Description
The Professional and Consumer Publishing team at the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), seeks a new addition to the team to manage the publishing production process of assigned AAP medical textbooks and professional/clinical books, ensuring products are delivered within established timelines, budgets, and AAP editorial guidelines.
Qualified candidates will possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required.
- At least three years’ experience in all phases of print production required, including project management, budgeting, scheduling, purchasing print and related services, and vendor management/negotiations.
- Experience with production of textbooks required, preferably with major publishing titles and health-related products.
- Experience with digital production and working in a non-profit association a plus.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously within strict deadlines, pay close attention to detail, take initiative, work both independently and as part of a team.
- Collaborate with various internal and external constituents and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Excellent organizational, critical thinking, verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and writing/proofreading skills required. Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn and apply new technologies; experience with project scheduling tools, virtual meeting platforms (e.g., WebEx, Teams), document collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), and budgeting software (e.g., Acumatica) preferred.
- Some travel and evening/weekend work required.
To learn more about the organization, see the full job description, and apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment.
Why work for the AAP?
- Flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance.
- State-of-the-art building equipped with standing desks, treadmill desks, cycle desks, on-site fitness center, and on-site exercise classes.
- An on-site cafeteria with food costs that are subsidized by AAP.
- Strong focus on mental health and wellness.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive PTO and sick leave.
- Excellent parental benefits, including adoption assistance.
- A full list of benefits can be found here (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAAP.pdf).
Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the Itasca, IL office per month.
The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.
Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297 or email reasonableaccommodation@aap.org. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.
A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $92,823.63 - $97,980.74.Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, and organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare and retirement savings plans. Click to see all benefits offered: https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAAP.pdf. The AAP does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make employment decisions.
