Publishing Assistant

at  University of New Mexico

POSITION SUMMARY

The Press is expanding its publishing program and is working to bring diverse perspectives, new ideas, and fresh energy to join our team of publishing professionals. Based in Albuquerque, the Press is part of New Mexico’s flagship university, and part of a vibrant culture of libraries, museums, independent bookstores, cultural centers, and a vital community of writers and artists.

Reporting to the Director, the Publishing Assistant provides administrative support across the Press, including Acquisitions, Business, Design & Production, and Administration. Specific responsibilities include:

• Assistant to the Director
• Applying for copyright with the Library of Congress
• Tracking rights and permissions agreements
• Contract processing
• General author correspondence
• Manuscript styling and preparation
• Creating and tracking invoices through business systems
• Scheduling faculty press committee and other meetings
• Other duties as may be assigned

University of New Mexico Indigenous Peoples’ Land and Territory Acknowledgement Statement
Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and also acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples. We gratefully recognize our history.
See the Position Description for additional information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience in a publishing or similar work environment
• Intellectually curious and passionate about books and reading
• Self-motivated, self-directed, able to take the initiative
• Ability to prioritize, and to manage multiple ongoing tasks
• Experience, or keen interest in, working with authors and manuscripts
• Familiarity with Filemaker Pro database management, MS Word, Excel, other business software

• Assistant to the Director
• Applying for copyright with the Library of Congress
• Tracking rights and permissions agreements
• Contract processing
• General author correspondence
• Manuscript styling and preparation
• Creating and tracking invoices through business systems
• Scheduling faculty press committee and other meetings
• Other duties as may be assigne