UNIVERSITY PRESS - Book Production Assistant

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Position summary

The book production assistant will evaluate copyedited manuscripts, apply styles to Microsoft Word files, and typeset InDesign documents for a Bible commentary.

Qualifications summary

Applicant must have (1) superior written communication skills; (2) an avid interest in biblical scholarship and book production; and (3) the ability to work in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word with attention to detail in text and design. Applicant must be a qualified, full-time student.

Duties and responsibilities

• Typeset text for a Bible commentary in Adobe InDesign


• Apply styles to MS Word documents in preparation for transfer to Adobe InDesign


• Evaluate copyedited manuscripts according to a style guide and with a sense of well-written prose

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

• Superior written communication skills with advanced knowledge of the rules of grammar


• Extensive experience in typesetting text in InDesign


• Prior knowledge and use of styles in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign


• High level of attention to detail and quality of work


• Able to spend long periods of time on a single task


• Dependability in meeting a daily schedule


• Currently enrolled full-time student at Andrews University; graduate student preferred

Technical competencies

Already proficient in MS Word and Adobe InDesign

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