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Editorial Associate (working title), supporting the Editorial Director

(staff specialist, position #50856444)

Job Code 83, Job Level 09, Job Family 03

Duke University Press is seeking a capable and enthusiastic Editorial Associate, preferably with an advanced degree in a field of the humanities or social sciences, to assist the Editorial Director with book acquisitions in the humanities and social sciences.

The Editorial Associate is responsible for many essential tasks in the acquisitions process, including regular, direct correspondence with authors, involvement in reviewing and contracting for manuscripts, and preparing manuscripts for production. Applicants should possess strong communication and organizational skills and have a desire to learn the ins and outs of scholarly publishing. The ideal candidate also will exhibit the five characteristics expected of all Duke Press staff members; commitment to equity & inclusion, exceptional customer service, strong teamwork and collaboration, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning.

If interested in this opportunity please submit the University-required electronic application, including your résumé & cover letter, before close of the position at Noon on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019.

Job Responsibilities:

I. Editorial Assistance

1. Assist Editorial Director in the acquisition of manuscripts

• Screen manuscript proposals and help determine project feasibility

• Assist Editorial Director with the review process

• Draft rejection letters on behalf of the Editorial Director

1. Coordinate review process

• Obtain peer reviews of proposals and manuscripts; communicate with reviewers and request honoraria payments

• Communicate with authors about manuscripts and art preparation

• Prepare manuscripts for transmittal into production; organize artwork and permissions; communicate with DUP production team about art and manuscript preparation

• Prepare materials for contract approval and Editorial Board Meetings; draft book descriptions for editorial board packets

II. Administrative Responsibilities

III. Other Duties

Preferred Skills:

Training: Business Correspondence; Office Procedures; Telephone Protocol; Microsoft Windows, MS Word or equivalent; MS Excel or equivalent.

Experience: Commitment to equity & inclusion; exceptional customer service; strong teamwork and collaboration; creative problem-solving; commitment to continuous learning.

Work requires knowledge of basic mathematical, research and communications principles normally acquired through two years of postsecondary education.

Work generally requires four years of clerical or research experience to acquire strong skills in administrative or project research responsibilities as well as accepted office management, communications and research practices. A bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the specific position may be substituted for the education and two years of the experience requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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