Editorial Acquisitions Associate

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of South Carolina Press in Columbia, SC seeks a part-time Acquisitions Assistant to support the Associate Editorial Director. The role involves preparing manuscripts, applying paragraph styles in Word, and coordinating with Editorial, Design, and Production.

You will help assemble book proposals, locate expert reviewers, and track outreach in Allbooks, while maintaining accurate title records. The position offers flexible hours and a friendly campus environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with title management systems preferred (Allbooks or similar).
• Proficiency with Word Styles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare book manuscripts for transmittal to Editorial, Design, and Production by applying Word paragraph styles, ensuring image file naming and alt text.
• Coordinate formatting questions with authors and implement changes requested by Editorial, Design, and Production.
• Prepare proposals and manuscripts for peer review by identifying reviewers, drafting letters, assembling materials, and tracking outreach in Allbooks.
• Maintain accurate title records in Allbooks and assist with ad hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word Styles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Allbooks

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

University of South Carolina Press in Columbia, SC seeks a part-time Acquisitions Assistant to support the Associate Editorial Director. The role involves preparing manuscripts, applying paragraph styles in Word, and coordinating with Editorial, Design, and Production.

You will help assemble book proposals, locate expert reviewers, and track outreach in Allbooks, while maintaining accurate title records. The position offers flexible hours and a friendly campus environment.