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Assistant Editor
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Editor at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
POSITIONPURPOSE
Provide editorialassistance in the development and processing of manuscripts to ensure timelyand quality publication of books.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assistin all facets of manuscript development. Assist in reviewing unsolicited manuscripts and proposals, securingappropriate and qualified reviewers, and preparing materials for editorialboard review. Maintain and monitormanuscript review and publication schedules.
• Assistin all facets of editorial work. Assistin editing book manuscripts; identifying and overseeing freelancers, electroniccoding and manuscript clean up, and interfacing with authors, contributors andeditors.
• Provideassistance in screening and selecting book proposals and manuscripts; verifywriting competence; update department databases. Assist in developing materials forpublications; maintain and monitor manuscript editing and copyeditingschedules.
• Preparecorrespondence, transmittals and communications; assist in coordinatingprojects; perform miscellaneous administrative support functions.
• Performrelated work as assigned.

ADDITIONALCOMMENTS
Thisclassification is designed to provide routine editorial assistance in thedevelopment and processing of manuscripts for publication. Skills inproofreading and editing and some understanding of scholarly book publishingare preferred. Work activities requireproviding assistance in all facets of manuscript preparation, editorial workand publication. Work activities requireinterfacing with freelancers (copy editors, proofreaders, indexers, etc.)authors and internal editorial staff. This classification is generally assigned to the University Press withinthe University Library System. Thisclassification reports to and receives technical guidance from a managementlevel position.
Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college oruniversity or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Excellentoral and written communication skills.
• Someknowledge and experience with computer software applications for publicationsor other communications, e.g. Filemaker Pro, Word, Excel, etc.
• Abilityto organize and prioritize work assignments to meet established deadlines.
• Abilityto establish and maintain effective working relationships between external andinternal contributors.
• Someknowledge and experience in writing, editing and proofreading preferred.
• Someunderstanding of scholarly book publications preferred.
• Some experience in manuscript editingpreferred.

School/College/Division:
H52 - University Press
Primary department:
H5201 - University Press (H5201)
Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:
Office environment
Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.