Editorial Assistant | University of Kentucky Job at University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

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  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Department Name: 89004:University Press

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.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

AA

Required Related Experience:

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None.

University Community of Inclusion:

We 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.

About University of Kentucky

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

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Job Tags

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