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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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30 days ago
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
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$15.30 - $24.50
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Editorial Assistant
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Editorial Assistant
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Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Editorial Assistant |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53060 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 88400:University Press |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 40 |
| Salary Range | $15.30-24.50/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | AA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required 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; 20 hours/week. |
| Job Summary | The University Press of Kentucky publishes 50-60 academic and trade books annually. The successful applicant will assist the press's Editorial staff in a variety of different ways. Key Responsibilities: Coding and formatting book manuscripts
Candidates should be detail-oriented and comfortable in a deadline-driven environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is required. Preference will be given to candidates with working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style and/or prior experience in publishing. IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered). |
| 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? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/04/2026 |
| Our University Community | 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. 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 Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * 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 years
- * Do you have at least one year of experience in editing/publishing?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
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- Resume
PI281966310
Job ID: 82293250
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