Administrative Specialist - Product Development

Salary Range: The salary range for Administrative Specialist I - Product Development position is $35,000-$48,000. We expect to hire between $35,000- $41,000 for this position. This is an hourly, nonexempt position.

Eligibility for remote work: Human Kinetics is headquartered in Champaign, IL, and this position is required to work onsite in Champaign 5 days per week.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication, arrest, or conviction as part of the application process.

Human Kinetics is committed to building a more diverse workforce. We welcome BIPOC candidates and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.

Human Kinetics is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Human Kinetics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR at .

Human Kinetics Compensation & Benefits Information

Our compensation philosophy is to value the contributions of all HK employees and to reward exceptional performance exceptionally. To do that, we provide a standard increase to all HK staff, and we award merit increases and bonuses to people who make extraordinary contributions to the work we do.

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The Administrative Specialist I – Product Development supports operational excellence within the Product Development Group, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and organization. The Administrative Specialist ensures that archival, print production, and reprint processes run smoothly and assists with data entry, report generation, project documentation, invoice processing, book printer proof tracking, and other administrative tasks. The Administrative Specialist I – Product Development functions at an entry level in all aspects of the position.

• 1. Provides routine administrative support for the Print Production department, including maintaining active and archived files, creating project folders, managing the production library, returning books to inventory, coordinating material storage, and ensuring project file information and documentation are current and accurately maintained in electronic systems. Stores master print copies in the HK warehouse according to established archive procedures. Manages the archiving, storage, and circulation of hard copy editorial postpub files.
• 2. Verifies, reconciles, codes, and processes assigned printer, shipping, and outsourcing invoices, resolving discrepancies as needed. Enters invoice data into appropriate systems and maintains accurate production records, folders, and electronic file histories according to established procedures.
• 3. Provides administrative support to the VP of Product Development as assigned, such as running and storing various routine expense reports, participating in the postpub budget report process, compiling customer survey data, and assisting with smaller administrative projects as needed.
• 4. Assists the Director, Print Production and Reprint Manager with print book quality control (QC) checks and receiving processes. Performs QC reviews to ensure deliverables meet required specifications and that proper proofing procedures have been completed.
• 5. Coordinates the circulation and tracking of book printer proofs in collaboration with the Director, Print Production and Reprint Manager. Processes revisions and approvals, ensures timely return of proofs to maintain production…