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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Marketing and Editorial Assistant for Nevada Press. The position provides direct support to the marketing, sales, and publicity departments, as well as limited duties supporting the acquisitions and production departments. Other duties include, but are not limited to: supporting the marketing, sales, and publicity initiatives of the Press; handling final submissions of approved manuscripts and preparing them for transmittal to the production department; maintaining social media accounts; researching and submitting books for annual awards; designing ads, flyers, and conference order forms; preparing regular progress reports; maintaining calendars, schedules, and deadlines; researching and organizing conference logistics; registering copyrights; and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's and one year of related experience OR a Master's.
Related Experience: editing, marketing, and/or book publishing.

Compensation Grade
A

Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits

Department Information
Founded in 1961 by Robert Laxalt, the University of Nevada Press publishes high-quality, deserving works that advance scholarly research, contribute to the understanding and appreciation of regional history and culture, and reach a wide range of academic and general readers. Publication is done in a fiscally responsible manner that reflects the highest editorial, design, and production standards. The citizens of Nevada, readers, and authors are the Press's most valuable asset. For further information, please visit the following link: www.unevadapress.com/


Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)
Attach the following attachments to your application.
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Contacts for three professional resumes

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.


Posting Close Date


Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.