UNIVERSITY PRESS - Editorial Assistant

Job Classification

  Student-Regular

Position summary

The editorial assistant will be participating in various stages of book production, especially assisting in detailed tasks on individual manuscripts such as a study Bible, a biblical Hebrew textbook, reprints of books by Ellen G. White, and/or a theological work on the Adventist understanding of death. Applicant must be a qualified, full-time student at Andrews University.

Qualifications summary

Applicant must have superior communication skills, with an avid interest in scholarship and book production. This position involves a commitment that must be consistently kept in addition to academic pursuits.

Duties and responsibilities

Assist with production of books and related publishing tasks

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

• High level of attention to detail and quality of work


• Avid interest in biblical scholarship and book production


• Superior communication skills


• Knowledge of the rules of grammar


• Detail-oriented and organized


• Ability to spend long periods of time on a single task but also regularly switch between multiple projects


• Reliability and dependability in meeting a consistent daily schedule

Technical competencies

• Experience with track changes in Microsoft Word


• Proficient in the use of Adobe Acrobat


• Basic knowledge of the Adobe InDesign program would be helpful

Interpersonal interactions

Must be able to work collegially in an office setting with other immediate associates

Physical demands

None

Work environment

Pleasant, quiet work environment