EDITORIAL ASSISTANT - UC PRESS - HYBRID
University of California Office of the President | |
$26.79 (Step 5) | |
United States, California, Oakland | |
1111 Franklin Street (Show on map) | |
Jan 09, 2025 | |
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For UCOP internal applicants, please login to the internal candidate gateway at: Jobs at UCOP Position Base: Oakland (Hybrid) UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer Prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good. The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. Learn more about the UC Office of the President DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW University of California Press is one of the most forward-thinking scholarly publishers, committed to influencing public discourse and challenging the status quo. At a time of dramatic change for scholarship and publishing, we collaborate with faculty, librarians, authors, and students to stay ahead of today's knowledge demands and shape the future of publishing. POSITION SUMMARY The Editorial Assistant supports Acquisitions Editors by providing instructions and information to authors around manuscript preparation, assessing file formatting and the submissions of forms and art programs, and preparing materials for production. This role assists editors with manuscript and proposal peer reviews, contributing to the publication of high-quality books while addressing author requests and queries professionally. Responsibilities include preparing marketing materials, soliciting and editing back cover blurbs, coordinating with Press personnel across departments, and handling clerical tasks such as maintaining files, updating databases, drafting contracts, and processing invoices. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized individual committed to producing scholarly content. Responsibilities
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS - HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE The person hired will be required to live in California and report to work on-site at UC's Office of the President (UCOP) located in Oakland, CA at least two days per week (currently Wednesday and Thursday). SALARY AND BENEFITS Job Title: Blank Ast 2 Payscale: $26.79 (Step 5) Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW TO APPLY Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application. APPLICATION REVIEW DATE The first review date for this job is January 22, 2025. The position will be open until filled. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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