Seeking Project Manager: Archaeology of the Americas Digital=09Monograph Initiative

["Amy Harris" <AH@upf.com>]

The Archaeology of the Americas Digital Monograph Initiative, a
new collaboration among six university presses who are jointly
creating a digital prototype and platform for scholarly books on
New World archaeology topics, is currently seeking a Project
Manager.  This position is fully funded for one year by the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation with further funding possible.

The Project Manager's responsibilities will include development
of a strategic plan for implementation as well as consultation
with archaeologists, learned societies, digital platform and
repository hosts, and computer programmers. The goal is for the
Project Manager to develop a sustainable business plan for a
digital monograph prototype with guidance from the participating
press staff members. The Project Manager will be expected to
create a final report and implementation plan, with budget, for
submission to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic, highly motivated
self-starter with excellent communication and organizational
skills. A working knowledge of archaeology, publishing, or
computer programming or development is required, and experience
in more than one of these areas is highly desired. A Bachelor's
degree is required.

This initiative is a collaborative venture of the University
Press of Colorado, Texas A&M University Press, the University of
Alabama Press, the University of Arizona Press, the University
Press of Florida, and the University of Utah Press. The Project
Manager will be accountable to this group, but the position will
report directly to the University Press of Colorado. The position
will ideally be based in Boulder, Colorado, although
telecommuting may be an option. The University Press of Colorado
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2009, and the
position will remain open until filled. To apply, please mail or
e-mail a resume and cover letter to:

Darrin Pratt, Director
University Press of Colorado
5589 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 206C
Boulder, CO 80303
darrin@upcolorado.com