Career Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 04-Jan-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 107216-en_US
Johns Hopkins University Press seeks a Business Operations Manager, Project MUSE. The Business Manager operates independently, at a high level, and contributes to the core development of new products, business models, and the overall strategy for MUSE. The Business Operations Manager, Project MUSE will join a team of exceptional professionals committed to bringing the benefits of discovery to the world by providing global access, impact, and influence for the scholarship that we publish and distribute. This position will help to ensure that the Press is a leader in the selection and development of innovative ideas and scholarship; the creation of pioneering technologies to enhance discovery and learning; and the connection of people to the most trusted knowledge from global researchers, scholars, and educators.
Daily, this position is responsible for assisting with the fiscal management of Project MUSE ($30M in revenue), and the reporting and distribution of royalties to participating publishers. This position reports to the Associate Director of Project MUSE.
The Press is committed to honoring every person's inherent dignity as human beings and making that the foundation of our organizational culture. We proactively find ways to ensure opportunities that promote justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to publish courageously, - giving voice to groundbreaking ideas. We support each other and our stakeholders and envision a future where knowledge enriches the lives of every person. The successful candidate will join a welcoming community that is inclusive and values the contributions and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Participates in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and projects; development includes the origination of new products and revenue streams and associated business systems to support.
- Creates, either solo or in conjunction with leadership, new products and/or programs to support the sale of content to institutions.
- Manages all business operations focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of operational processes.
- Manages MUSE budget process.
- Manages financial execution, financial operations, and reporting for about $30 million in top-line revenue, including modeling, budgeting, and royalty distributions. Develops reporting systems that support sound organizational and operating policies.
- Prepares monthly reports and royalty statements
- Reviews and evaluates the financial and cost-benefit analysis associated with strategic initiatives, the financial impact of contracts, major initiatives, pricing scenarios, and outsourcing opportunities.
- Prepares or oversees financial documents and presentations for internal staff and external customers
- Mentors and develops staff, encouraging teamwork and open, transparent communication.
- Represents MUSE at industry conferences which includes presenting to large audiences.
- All other assignments as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
- Five years related financial/accounting and financial management experience, e.g., planning, directing, monitoring, organizing, and controlling the monetary resources of a department, center, or unit.
- Additional education (master's in a related field) may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly knowledgeable of accounting and budgeting theory and practices.
- Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and/or word processing required. Packages include Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel, and Word plus JH university-specific accounting & reporting packages. Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously.
- Must possess proven skills and experience in managing the finances of a complex organization, including budget and resource planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting; recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing workforce characterized by teamwork and open communication; building a customer service culture; developing effective communication processes and building relationships at all levels of an organization.
- Knowledge of Johns Hopkins University financial practices and policies, preferred.
- Excellent communication skills including extemporaneous speaking abilities in situations representing JHUP.
- Ability to prepare oral and/or written presentations to/for senior and executive management.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with peers, staff, and external customers.
- Ability to prioritize work and ensure projects and workloads are completed on time while maintaining high morale.
- Strong organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Exemplify Johns Hopkins core values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, and Diversity and the Press's stated values.
- Empathetic approach to communication, conflict resolution, and equitable solutions.
- Inclusive in decision-making and problem-solving and achieving consensus for strategic direction and day-to-day operations.
- Excel in effective use of resources.
- Keen self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.
- Unfailing discretion and integrity; excellent judgment; respect for the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Emotional intelligence and listening capabilities,
- Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
- Superior problem-solving skills including using analytics to drive decisions.
- Creative thinker; embracing new ideas; passionate about developing the potential of Hopkins Press.
- Inclusive in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Excel in effective use of resources; keen self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.
Classified Title: Financial Manager
Working Title: Business Operations Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $71,230-$124,510 Annually
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M - F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: MUSE Administration
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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