Editorial AssistantUniversity of Kentucky
Job Summary
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleEditorial AssistantRequisition NumberRE53060Working TitleDepartment Name88400:University PressWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
Key Responsibilities:
Coding and formatting book manuscripts
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 / AbilitiesMicrosoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Excel required. Filemaker Pro and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply02/04/2026Our University CommunityWe 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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleEditorial AssistantRequisition NumberRE53060Working TitleDepartment Name88400:University PressWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience2 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsWorking at a computer for long periods of time, utilizing keyboard and mouse. Repetitive motion.ShiftMonday – Friday; 20 hours/week.Job SummaryThe 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
- Preparing manuscripts for typesetting
- Checking page proofs
- Editing indexes
- Proofreading marketing copy
- Updating records in a database
- Applying for Cataloging-in-Publication data
- Managing reprint editions
- Other tasks as needed
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 / AbilitiesMicrosoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Excel required. Filemaker Pro and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply02/04/2026Our University CommunityWe 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
Required Documents
- Resume
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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