UNIVERSITY PRESS - Editorial Assistant: Andrews University Press

Job Classification

  Student-Regular

Position summary

The editorial assistant will be participating in many stages of book production, especially assisting in detailed tasks on individual manuscripts. Applicant must be a qualified, full-time student at Andrews University.

Qualifications summary

Applicant must have superior communication skills with an avid interest in biblical scholarship and book production (prerequisite: ENGL 215 or equivalent).

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 book production


• Superior communication skills


• Knowledge of the rules of grammar


• An interest in biblical scholarship


• 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 daily schedule

Technical competencies

• Experience with track changes in Microsoft Word


• Basic knowledge of the InDesign program would be helpful


• Proficient in the use of Adobe Acrobat

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