Part Time Temporary Editorial Assistant

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 18,914 - 20,801; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a Part Time Temporary Editorial Assistant for the University Press located on the Dahlonega campus. This in-office position offers a work term of 12 weeks.

The role involves marketing activities, communications management, and editing tasks. Applicants should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. The hourly salary ranges between $13.73 and $15.10.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and customer service etiquette.
• Ability to learn new digital tools and manage multiple tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct marketing activities including social media and blog updates.
• Manage internal and external communications for the UNG Press.
• Execute editing and research assignments as instructed.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient with social media platforms

Strong written and professional communication skills

Editing fundamentals

Strong attention to detail

Basic research skills

Customer service etiquette

Ability to learn new digital tools

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Title: Part Time Temporary Editorial Assistant

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 300254

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an editorial assistant and the University Press. This position requires in-office hours at the Press's offices on the Dahlonega campus. This is a limited-term position with a 12 week work term.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Marketing activities including social media post creation and account maintenance, Edelweiss digital catalog maintenance, metadata creation and maintenance, and blog website updates and maintenance and other marketing assignments as assigned by the Marketing and Content Manager.
• Internal and external communications management including monitoring and answering emails for UNG Press general email, answering phones, and fulfilling OER instructor materials request.
• Editing and research assignments as assigned by the Marketing and Content Manager and Acting Director.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)
• Strong written and professional communication skills
• Editing fundamentals (grammar, style, clarity)
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic research skills
• Customer service and professional phone/email etiquette
• Ability to learn new digital tools and publishing platforms
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

• No prior experience required though some office experience is preferred

Proposed Salary

• $13.73–$15.10 per hour

Conditions of Employment

• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced