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November 5, 2024
Syracuse University
Syracuse
FULL TIME
Editorial Assistant
Job #
041401
Department Code
20685-1170
Department
SU Press
Job Title
Editorial Assistant
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$17.00 - $21.15 Per Hour
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
S3
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Acquisitions Editorial Assistant position supports the scholarly book acquisitions process at a university press that works with authors and readers from around the world, in fields including Middle East studies, Native American studies, peace and conflict resolution, Irish studies, Jewish studies, studies of New York State, and popular culture. This position provides comprehensive support to the editor-in-chief and acquisitions editor, including tracking manuscripts through multiple processes from proposal evaluation to transmittal to Editorial & Production team; maintaining schedules and project documentation; corresponding with authors, peer reviewers, grantors, and others; and scheduling editorial board meetings and taking minutes. The ideal candidate will be an organized, self-starting, collaborative, and energetic individual who is interested in building a career in scholarly publishing. No subject expertise is necessary.
This position is tied to the SU Libraries.
This position is tied to the SU Libraries.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in the humanities or social sciences, or bachelor’s degree in any area with significant educational or employment experience with long-form professional writing required.
- Knowledge of MS Office applications and a basic understanding of relational databases (such as Biblio) required.
- Some publishing experience and/or a demonstrated knowledge of publishing process and financials preferred.
- Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills.
- Superior problem-solving skills, including using analytics to drive decisions.
- Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with colleagues and external partners such as authors, peer reviewers, and grantors.
- Ability to coordinate and track complex projects through multiple stages while keeping internal and external partners informed and maintaining project schedules.
- Demonstrated interest in scholarly publishing.
- Demonstrated collaborative and inclusive work style.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist editors in acquiring, evaluating, contracting, and transmitting book projects, including: providing feedback on proposals and manuscripts and sending rejections; researching, initiating, tracking, and processing peer reviews; corresponding with authors; reviewing permissions material; scheduling editorial board meetings and taking minutes; and preparing final manuscripts for transmittal to Editorial and Production.
- Create and maintain department records and metadata in the Press’s title management database (Biblio); draft and edit book and author information for internal and external memos in consultation with the editor; track subvention and grant requests and associated acknowledgment language.
- Assist with intern selection, training, and workflow.
- Occasionally attend conferences to represent the Press, share information about Press acquisitions areas with prospective authors, and handle book sales.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
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