Editorial and Administrative Specialist

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Editorial and Administrative Specialist. The Editorial and Administrative Specialist provides direct support to the Director of the University of Nevada Press by assisting with editorial, acquisitions, and administration. Tasks include working with the editorial, design, and production manager on manuscript clean-up, proofreading, and copyediting; tracking submissions and handling review outreach and tracking (acquisitions); and handling UNR Press administrative functions. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing fiscal and HR administrative support to the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience; OR Master’s degree
• Experience in editing, administration, book publishing or a related field
• A Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Working with the editorial, design, and production manager on manuscript clean-up, proofreading, and copyediting
• Tracking submissions and handling review outreach and tracking (acquisitions)
• Handling UNR Press administrative functions
• Providing fiscal and HR administrative support to the department

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level