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Cornerstone Press: Managing Editor

Stevens Point, WI • On-site

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Job description

Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students
Position Title:
Cornerstone Press: Managing Editor
Job Category:
Student Hourly
Job Profile:
Student Help
Job Summary:
Compensation
$12/hour
Hours
Up to 10 hrs/week
Job Description
The Managing Editor assists in managing the Cornerstone Press editorial process, schedule, and staff for the semester.
About Cornerstone Press:
The Cornerstone Press is the university press of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. As the first teaching press in the University of Wisconsin system, and one of five undergraduate, student-staffed presses in the United States, the Press operates with the support of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of English, the School of Humanities and Global Studies, and the College of Letters and Science. Established in 1984, the press has published over 100 titles to date in multiple genres.
Required Qualifications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
  • Experience in editing.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience editing manuscripts.
  • Experience with Cornerstone Press

Contact Information
For specific position details and questions: Lindsey Cheever, lcheever@uwsp.edu.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.EverythingPointsHere.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
EEO Statement:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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