Editorial and Administrative Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Summer Seasonal, Business Administration -
Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration, Summer Seasonal, Administrative Management, Business Administration
University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Editorial and Administrative Specialist. The Editorial and Administrative Specialist provides direct support to the Director of the University of Nevada Press by assisting with editorial, acquisitions, and administration. Tasks include working with the editorial, design, and production manager on manuscript clean-up, proofreading, and copyediting; tracking submissions and handling review outreach and tracking (acquisitions);
and handling UNR Press administrative functions. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing fiscal and HR administrative support to the department.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of related work experience; OR Master's degree
Related
Experience:
Experience in editing, administration, book publishing or a related field
Certification and Licensure
- A Valid Driver's License
Schedule and Travel Requirements
- Variable work schedule
- Occasional travel may be required
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty A
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.
Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Department Information
For more information please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-press
Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%
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Please attach the following documents to your application:
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three Professional References
This posting is open until filled
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