Job Description
Editorial Tech Requisition ID
req30064
Working Title
Publishing Assistant
Position Grade
09
Position Summary
The Press is expanding its publishing program and is working to bring diverse perspectives, new ideas, and fresh energy to join our team of publishing professionals. Based in Albuquerque, the Press is part of New Mexico's flagship university, and part of a vibrant culture of libraries, museums, independent bookstores, cultural centers, and a vital community of writers and artists.
Reporting to the Director, the Publishing Assistant provides administrative support across the Press, including Acquisitions, Business, Design & Production, and Administration. Specific responsibilities include:
- Assistant to the Director
- Applying for copyright with the Library of Congress
- Tracking rights and permissions agreements
- Contract processing
- General author correspondence
- Manuscript styling and preparation
- Creating and tracking invoices through business systems
- Scheduling faculty press committee and other meetings
- Other duties as may be assigned
University of New Mexico Indigenous Peoples' Land and Territory Acknowledgement Statement
Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache - since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and also acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples. We gratefully recognize our history.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED;at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of experience in a publishing or similar work environment
- Intellectually curious and passionate about books and reading
- Self-motivated, self-directed, able to take the initiative
- Ability to prioritize, and to manage multiple ongoing tasks
- Experience, or keen interest in, working with authors and manuscripts
- Familiarity with Filemaker Pro database management, MS Word, Excel, other business software
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
University Press UP (430A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $18.09 - $23.58
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
7/19/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Required documents include: resume and cover letter describing how you meet the preferred qualifications.Include three supervisory references
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.
Job Tags
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