Department
 

Press Distribution Royalty And Returns

About the Department
 

Since its origins in 1890 as one of the three main divisions of the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.

Job Summary
 

The Royalty Analyst is responsible for the analytical activities associated with author royalty statements. This includes reviewing author contracts, ensuring timely financial commitments, trouble-shooting issues, answering author inquiries and collecting subsidiary rights income. This position reports directly to the Royalty Manager with direct oversight by the Deputy Director/CFO for the University of Chicago Press and the Executive Director & General Manager at the Chicago Distribution Center and Client Services (CDC) for the University of Chicago Press.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret contractual terms and conditions along with accurately setting-up and updating contracts in the royalty system so that authors are compensated for their work.

Research royalty payments and account set-ups in response to inquiries from royalty recipients.

Ensure that financial commitments of prepaid advances and royalty payments are processed in a timely manner.

Monitor, understand and resolve not always well-defined problems and inquiries related to royalties.

Provide guidance and training to CDC (50) publishing clients throughout the year. Training involves using CISPUB software package for entering and updating new and existing publishing contracts, updating payment information, correcting balancing errors and issues, entering subsidiary rights income and all other matters that pertain to the author royalty account.

Collect and distribute subsidiary rights income received from third-party license agreements issued around the world for both the books and journals division.

Special projects as assigned.

May initiate correspondence and other written materials under own signature or for signature of the leader. Triages emails and telephone calls for action. Resolves a combination of some routine and complex inquiries.

Provides administrative support for a leader. Stays informed of activities relating to programs and initiatives, apprising the leader of issues when deemed necessary. Coordinates information flow from leader's office.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

College degree.

Experience:

Minimum of five years of publishing experience in a royalty department setting.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Microsoft programs i.e., Excel, word, outlook etc.

Knowledge of publishing and royalty statements.

Preferred Competencies

Candidate must possess excellent verbal and oral communication skills along with experience working with royalty statements and authors.

Working Conditions

Candidate is allowed to work from home.

Application Documents

Resume (required)

Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Administration & Management

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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