Business Services Specialist, Marquette University Press (part-time)

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Marquette University Press is seeking a part-time Business Services Specialist to manage daily operations, including financial reporting, production, and marketing. This role supports the mission of fostering student success and community engagement while offering a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) with up to 8% match

Generous time off package

Tuition benefits for employees

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of MAC operating system and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and printing of books.
• Complete financial reporting and budget responsibilities.
• Manage relationships with authors and buyers.

Skills

Analytic Capability

Math Aptitude

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Education

Associate's or vocational/technical school degree

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Adobe Pro

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Business Services Specialist, Marquette University Press (part-time)

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Position Title Business Services Specialist, Marquette University Press (part-time)

State

State WI

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time

Position Status

Position Status Regular

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Operations and Administrative Services

Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view theTotal Rewards Guide .

The Business Services Specialist, Marquette University Press is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Marquette University Press, a scholarly book publishing house specializing in the humanities with emphasis on Philosophy and Theology. Duties include production, sales, distribution, and inventory management of titles as well as overseeing the warehouse and sales fulfillment center. This position is responsible for accounting functions including budget planning, receivables and payables. This part-time position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee the production and printing of books. Receive and distribute books and track sales information.

2. Complete all financial reporting and budget responsibilities regarding publishing including but not limited to:

• Completing all accounts receivable and payables.
• Reconciling all financial transactions and completing any needed financial reporting.
• Keeping and maintaining inventory data.
• Handling eBooks and print-on-demand work, reprints; create and manage metadata (providing detailed information about each work to be read by algorithms).

3. Manage relationships with authors, agents, buyers, and reviewers. Carry out permissions research and royalty work (coordinating publishers’ receipts with royalty rates specified in author contracts to manage accurate payouts).

4. Work with fulfillment house on book orders, problem solving, and record keeping.

5. Oversee and implement all advertising and marketing related to publishing:

• Coordinate and implement book displays for conferences.
• Create and maintain all social media surrounding publishing.
• Create and maintain mailing list of key contacts needed for any advertising. promotions; social media, catalog work, mailing list maintenance.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Associate’s or vocational/ technical school degree preferably in accounting or related field

A minimum of 3 years of related experience

Knowledge of MAC operating system, Microsoft office, especially Excel, and Adobe Pro

Basic understanding of social media

Ability to prioritize, organize, and work independently

Strong analytic capability and math aptitude

Ability to problem solve under pressure

Ability to build effective relationships

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Supervisory experience

Familiarity with QuickBooks, Adobe products such as InDesign and Photoshop

Basic IT skills (ability to navigate multiple software applications and web platforms)

A background in publishing

Department

Department College of Arts & Science

Posting Date

Posting Date 04/30/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

References

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate's or technical school degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • other graduate/professional degree
  • PhD
• * Do you have at least three years of related experience, including experience in accounting or bookkeeping?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position is part time (20 hours per week). Are you looking for a part time role?
  • Yes
  • No