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Overview The Editorial Assistant supports the Manuscript Editing Department editorially and administratively in preparing book manuscripts for editing and typesetting at the University of Chicago Press. Responsibilities Assists manuscript editors with preparing book manuscripts for editing and typesetting, handling various proof stages and other basic editorial tasks as assigned. Assesses new manuscripts for adherence to set guidelines. Maintains departmental records and databases. Serves as manuscript editor for paperback reprints, including checking and approving all promotion and jacket copy and all proof stages. Maintains extensive contact with authors, vendors, and members of other Press departments. Handles overflow of student assistant tasks and covers that workload during breaks. Assists managing editor with special projects as assigned. Edits books, journals, or other written materials with guidance from others. Establishes editing schedules. May coordinate all or some stages of manuscript editing and proof review up to the time the book is bound and edit and approve catalog and jacket materials with guidance from others. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications A college or university degree in related field. Work Experience Less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Office experience. Editing experience other than journalism. Technical Knowledge Or Skills Excellent command of American English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Excellent computer skills in PC environment. Knowledge of Microsoft Word. Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style. Knowledge of standard editing and proofreading marks. Preferred Competencies Ability to comprehend academic writing. Work independently and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and tactfully with authors, vendors, and members of Press staff. Strong oral and written communication skills. Effective organizational skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Strong decision-making skills. Strong analytical skills. Maintain confidentiality. Working Conditions Modern office environment. Perform full-time sedentary work. Ability to perform full-time computer work, including typing. Hybrid position (preference will be given to candidates who are available to work in the office two or three days a week). Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Details Job Family: Communications Role Impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Drug Test Required: No Health Screen Required: No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: $18.31 - $23.69 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible: Yes The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University\u2019s Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. The University of Chicago\u2019s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Chicago

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