Job TitleEditorial AssistantRequisition NumberRE50609Working TitleAcquisitions AssistantDepartment Name89004:University PressWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Working at a computer for long periods of time, utilizing keyboard and mouse. Repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday – Friday; and 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The Editorial Assistant will provide clerical support to the director and to acquisitions staff. Responsibilities include communicating through written and verbal correspondence with individuals involved in the manuscript evaluation and publishing processes; locating outside readers, maintaining an organized system of tracking manuscripts and accompanying materials, conducting library research, responding to email and phone queries; preparing manuscripts for the editorial, design, and production department, updating authors on the status of manuscripts; processing payment documents for the acquisitions staff, maintaining acquisitions department database; and scheduling and attending meetings as instructed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Excel required. Filemaker Pro and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply07/13/2025Our University Community
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