Graduate Assistant UH Press Journals; GA

Graduate Assistant, 11-Month (UH Press Journals)

Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit:
University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Library Services, UH Press

Location:

University of Hawai'i Press (2840 Kolowalu Street, Honolulu, HI 96822)

Salary Information: $28,026 (Step 14) annually at 50% FTE (with tuition waiver, if eligible and all requirements are met)

Effective August 1, 2026: $31,524 (Step 17) annually at 50% FTE (with tuition waiver, if eligible and all requirements are met)

Monthly Type: 11-Month

Full Time/Part Time:
Part Time: 50% Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary 11-month position;
Not to exceed: 05/31/2027

Other Conditions:
To begin approximately June 2026. Renewal dependent upon satisfactory performance, program needs, and/or availability of funds.

• Serves as editorial point person for academic journal on the journal's public email account, answering questions and corresponding with authors and editorial team.
• Serves as editorial point person for the journal's online submission and peer-review system by maintaining the system, producing reports, and making configuration changes as instructed by the Editor.
• Troubleshoots submission issues with authors, editors, and peer-reviewers. Communicates with UH Press staff as necessary regarding system errors or bugs.
• Collaborates with the journal Editor in soliciting book reviewers and reviewing and editing submitted book reviews.
• Maintains book review database and makes updates as required.
• Reviews copyedits and proofs of each article and journal issue. Provides feedback and corrections to compositor.
• Assists Editor with the transfer to publisher of all final revised and copy-edited files to be included in each issue.

• Full time classified graduate student in English, Social Sciences, Ethnic Studies, STEM, or related discipline in a Masters or Ph.D. program at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
• One year editorial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong organizational skills.
• Experience working with databases and proficient with basic Microsoft office software.
• Must meet University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Office of Graduate Education Graduate Assistant eligibility requirements.
• Ability to travel independently in a timely and efficient manner to various locations, including UH Press Office and Manoa campus.

• Knowledge or interest in Chinese studies.
• Experience working in academic publishing.
• Experience working with a manuscript submission management system.

To Apply:

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