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About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia Press is currently accepting applications for an editorial assistant. The Editorial Assistant supports the editorial, marketing, communications, and day-to-day operations of the University of North Georgia Press under the direction of the Marketing and Content Manager. This position requires in-office hours at the Press's office on the Dahlonega campus.
Responsibilities

• Marketing activities including social media post creation and account maintenance, Edelweiss digital catalog maintenance, metadata creation and maintenance, and blog website updates and maintenance, and other marketing assignments as assigned by the Marketing and Content Manager.
• Editorial review support including assisting with the evaluation of book proposals and author queries, preparing written observations and recommendations, maintaining submission records, and supporting the editorial acquisitions process as assigned by the Marketing and Content Manager and Director.
• Internal and external communications management including monitoring and answering emails for the UNG Press general email account, answering phones, fulfilling OER instructor materials requests, and related communications assignments.
• Editing and research assignments as assigned by the Marketing and Content Manager and Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of editing fundamentals (grammar, style, clarity) and the editorial process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Proficient with major social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook)
• Strong written and professional communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic research skills
• Customer service and professional phone/email etiquette
• Ability to learn new digital tools and publishing platforms
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in the minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• High school diploma/GED
• No prior experience is required, though coursework or some experience in English, editing, publishing, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field is preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume, and Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.