Educational Publishing Coordinator

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University seeks an Educational Publishing Coordinator to lead the production and distribution of Extension publications, from author submission through publication and ongoing availability. This role coordinates author communication, publication workflows, online distribution, and digital records; modernizes practices with automation to reduce workload and speed up turnaround times.

This position is on-site at the Kansas State University campus and requires a strong background in

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and nine years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and distribution of Extension publications.
• Coordinate author communication and publication workflows.
• Modernize publishing practices to leverage automation.

Skills

High attention to detail

Project management

English communication

Tech-savvy

Collaboration with experts

Editorial standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, publishing, journalism, marketing, business administration, education, social sciences, agricultural communication, or closely related field

Tools

Content management systems

Publishing workflows software

Job description

Educational Publishing Coordinator

Kansas State University

About This Role

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.

About Us

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.

Worksite Description

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.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

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.

Application Deadline

Applications close on: August 28, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$53,581 - $70,000