What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Assistant position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Editorial Assistant |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53025 |
| Working Title | Acquisitions Assistant |
| Department Name | 88400:University Press |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 40 |
| Salary Range | $15.30-24.50/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | AA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 2 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Working at a computer for long periods of time, utilizing keyboard and mouse. Repetitive motion. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday; 20 hours/week. |
| Job Summary | The Editorial Assistant will provide clerical support to the director and to acquisitions staff. Responsibilities include communicating through written and verbal correspondence with individuals involved in the manuscript evaluation and publishing processes; locating outside readers, maintaining an organized system of tracking manuscripts and accompanying materials, conducting library research, responding to email and phone queries; preparing manuscripts for the editorial, design, and production department, updating authors on the status of manuscripts; processing payment documents for the acquisitions staff, maintaining acquisitions department database; and scheduling and attending meetings as instructed. IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered). |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Excel required. Filemaker Pro and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/02/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Salary : $15 - $25