Editor-in- Chief – Strathmore University Press at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

• The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Strathmore University Press is a leading publisher, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge fostering research and supporting the University’s goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Publication Management

• Manage the Strathmore University Press (SUP) on behalf of the Office of DVC

Research & Innovation

• Supervise the implementation of policies and regulations enacted by the Board.
• Maintain proper records and documentation of Strathmore University Press.

Editorial Oversight

• Review manuscripts and advise whether they should be published.
• Setting Editorial Guidelines for journals.
• Hiring and developing writers, junior editors and senior editors.
• Guide the formation of editorial team from different schools.
• Financial and Resource Management
• Developing and managing budgets for the editorial team.
• Fundraise for Strathmore University Press and related University projects.

Promotion and Outreach

• Maintain an up-to-date Strathmore University Press website.
• Guide research, writing and dissemination of Strathmore University students’ and
• faculty. ideas through the Strathmore University Journals and other publications.
• Sale and market Strathmore University Press publications.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field

Experience:

• 4 to 6 years’ experience

Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent writing skills
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• People Skills
• Excellent writing skills