Editorial Assistant

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleEditorial AssistantRequisition NumberRE53025Working TitleAcquisitions AssistantDepartment Name88400:University PressWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationAAClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience2 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsWorking at a computer for long periods of time, utilizing keyboard and mouse. Repetitive motion.ShiftMonday - Friday; 20 hours/week.Job SummaryThe 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.IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft 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 Apply02/02/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).1. * How many years of clerical/administrative experience do you have working in an academic setting? - None- More than 0, up through 1 year- More than 1 year, up through 3 years - More than 3 years, up through 5 years - More than 5 years7. * Do you have at least one year of experience in editing/publishing? - Yes- NoApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. ResumeOptional Documents Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesApply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/WAyROOt7norV7TGwLCppz1PI281833421