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The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research Managing Editor, Jews in Eastern Europe: The YIVO Encyclopedia Location: NY, U.S.A. Submitted: January 8, 2003 Closing Date: January 30, 2003 Primary Category: Area Studies/ Ethnic Studies Secondary Categories: European HistoryReligious StudiesHumanities The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research seeks F/T Managing Editor for Jews in Eastern Europe: The YIVO Encyclopedia. Working in Manhattan at the Center for Jewish History, the ME will be charged with the day-to-day management and oversight of all aspects of the encyclopedia’s preparation and production. He/She will report to the Editor in Chief and will work closely with the supervising editors and publisher. ME’s duties include: · hiring and supervising support staff · managing project budget · preparing and administering editor and contributor contracts · supervising extensive Access database · tracking submissions from invitation to publication · supervising the acquisition and preparation of all graphic materials · overseeing the development of online version of publication · organizing editorial and other meetings as necessary · some grant writing · supervising the preparation of the final manuscript · coordinating publication process for print and online version with publisher. Publication scheduled for 2008. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, intellectual, administrative, editorial, and IT skills and experience. He/She must have a working knowledge of database management and word-processing expertise. Experience in reference or academic publishing and/or graduate work in a related field highly desirable. Knowledge of east European and/or Jewish languages a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Send cover letter and resume including list of three references by January 30, 2003 via mail or email to the contact below. YIVO is an EOE Professor Gershon Hundert Department of Jewish Studies 3438 McTavish Street Montreal, QC H3A 1X9 CANADA Fax: 514-398-5158 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.yivoinstitute.org