Editorial Assistant

Overview

Editorial Assistant 75% part-time position in the Center for Children’s Books, School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois.

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The School of Information Sciences is hiring a part-time Civil Service staff (.75 FTE) to join the Center for Children’s Books as the Editorial Assistant to The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books. The Editorial Assistant is a member of the Center staff and will work closely with the Editor of The Bulletin, managing editorial activities including tracking books and manuscripts, fact-checking, proofreading, and indexing;

offering digital support; and communicating with publishers.

Per SUCSS qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Any one or any combination of the following, totaling one (1) year (12 months), from the categories below:
• experience in editorial and proofreading work
• college course work, preferably in journalism, and/or communications, English, public relations or a closely related field
• 30 semester hours equals six (6) months
• 60 semester hours or an Associate's degree equals one (1) year (12 months)

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field
• Two years of professional copy editing or proofreading experience

• Knowledge of Library of Congress subject headings and genre/form terms
• Familiarity with the publishing industry
• Familiarity with children’s and young literature
• Command of grammar and style guides (e.g., AP, Chicago)
• Knowledge and familiarity with digital file management systems (e.g., File Maker Pro and Microsoft Access)
• Knowledge and familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Box and other relevant software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and knowledge of children’s and young adult literature

This is a 75% Part-time Civil Service Editorial Assistant position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. This is a bargained position and as such, the salary is driven by the collective bargaining agreement. The budgeted salary range for the position is $32,000 to $40,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Hybrid work options may be available for this position after an initial training period, but with the requirement that onsite availability may be needed at any time with short notice.