Acquisitions Assistant

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University of South Carolina Press seeks a part-time Acquisitions Assistant to support the Associate Editorial Director. The assistant will format manuscripts, manage image assets, and prepare materials for peer review, while maintaining records in Allbooks and coordinating with Editorial, Design, and Production teams.

Responsibilities include applying Word styles, communicating with authors, and tracking reviewer outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field or equivalent experience or certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Allbooks or other title management systems is preferred.
• Proficiency using Styles in Microsoft Word is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare book manuscripts for transmittal to Editorial, Design, and Production by applying Word paragraph styles, naming image files, and completing checklists.
• Communicate formatting queries to authors and implement changes requested by Editorial, Design, and Production.
• Prepare book proposals and manuscripts for peer review by researching reviewers, drafting letters from templates, assembling materials, and tracking outreach in Allbooks.
• Maintain accurate title records in Allbooks.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Word styles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field

Tools

Allbooks title management system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Posting Number:

TMP02313PO26

Job Code Title:

Administrative Coordinator I

Advertised Title:

Acquisitions Assistant

Campus:

Columbia

College/Division:

Division of Academic Affairs and Provost

Department:

PROV University Press

Salary:

$20/hour

Part/Full Time:

Part Time

Hours per Week:

20

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 15-20 hours per week depending on need and availability, during the Press’s business hours of 8:30 am - 5 pm

Job Search Category:

Communication Services

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary:

USC Press seeks a part-time temporary Acquisitions Assistant to support the Associate Editorial Director. The Acquisitions Assistant will:

• Prepare book manuscripts for transmittal to Editorial, Design, and Production by applying paragraph styles in Word, ensuring correct naming of image files, writing or editing alternative text for images, and completing provided checklists.
• Communicate formatting queries to authors and implement changes requested by Editorial, Design, and Production department.
• Prepare book proposals and manuscripts for peer review by researching appropriate expert reviewers, completing peer review letters based on templates, assembling project materials, and tracking reviewer outreach in Allbooks title management database.
• Maintain accurate title records in Allbooks.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Allbooks or other title management system(s) is preferred.
• Proficiency using Styles in Microsoft Word is preferred.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/28/2026

Proposed End Date:

01/15/2027

Job Open Date:

09/16/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213194

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL:

No

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential