Student Worker - Press Publishing Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title: Baylor University Press Publishing Assistant
Job Classification: Business Operations Student
Department: University Press Operations
Hiring Manager: Michelle McCaig
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Work Schedule: 1020 hrs/week. Flexible working Hours.
Desired Length of Employment: Summer/Ongoing
Pay Rate: $9.2512.25
Job Description:
Baylor University Press serves the academic community by publishing scholarly books and textbooks with a connection to the field of religion. The Press website can be found at . The Baylor University Press production department is the nuts and bolts team at the press that works on book files throughout the production process (copyediting design/layout proofreading ebook conversion). The Production Assistant will work alongside BUPs fulltime production staff to assist with general production tasks as needed perform prepress quality checks and format and proofread indexes. The press is a warm and welcoming community committed to your professional development and success. A number of Baylor University Press work study students have obtained fulltime positions in publishing after graduation.
Skills/Major/Prerequisites: Applicants should love books and have an interest in the publishing industry. If your definition of fun is proofreading your friends papers this is the job for you. You must have a strong work ethic high level of attention to detail excellent spelling and grammar and experience with Microsoft Word. Familiarity with Adobe programs (Acrobat Photoshop InDesign) is helpful but not required. Training will be provided. The position is open to students from all majors but majors in professional writing and English are especially encouraged to apply.
- Perform business operations duties for assigned area of responsibility
- Provide excellent customer service to clients
- Ability to prioritize and take initiative
- Assist with various projects activities and tasks related to business operations
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Baylor Press Building
Work Address: 1920 S. 4th Street
Employment Type
Part-Time
