Compensation
$12/hour
Hours
Up to 10 hrs/week
Job Description
The Managing Editor assists in managing the Cornerstone Press editorial process, schedule, and staff for the semester.
About Cornerstone Press:
The Cornerstone Press is the university press of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. As the first teaching press in the University of Wisconsin system, and one of five undergraduate, student-staffed presses in the United States, the Press operates with the support of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of English, the School of Humanities and Global Studies, and the College of Letters and Science. Established in 1984, the press has published over 100 titles to date in multiple genres.
Required Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Experience in editing.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience editing manuscripts.
Experience with Cornerstone Press
Contact Information
For specific position details and questions: Lindsey Cheever, [email protected].
Key Job Responsibilities:Special Notes:Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Skills Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience in editing
- Experience editing manuscripts
- Experience with Cornerstone Press
What We Do
University of Wisconsin – Superior is a public higher education institution dedicated to fostering an environment of trust and cooperation centering on the worth of all individuals. Through the liberal arts tradition, the university provides academic opportunities and support, including federally funded initiatives like the Upward Bound program, which is specifically designed to prepare high school students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
