Regional Trade Acquisitions Editor

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Mon -Friday; 8 hours/day
Occasional travel required

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Graduate degree in the humanities, social sciences or related discipline.

Two years of experience in publishing (combination of employment, internship, assistantship, and/or apprenticeship).

The Acquisitions Editor is responsible to the Editor-in-Chief of the University of Georgia Press for managing and growing the Press's distinguished and financially successful regional trade-focusing on the state of Georgia and the American South broadly defined-and social sciences lists. This may include books published in the following series and imprints: Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books, NewSouth Books, Music of the American South, Geographies of Justice and Social Transformation, and Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. The Acquisitions Editor acts independently, employing excellent judgment and entrepreneurial instincts, while maintaining discretion and a professional demeanor.

Adaptability: Works effectively in an environment in which the parameters may change daily; adjusts behavior to meet the needs of difference people and situations.

Collaboration: Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation, and teamwork within and outside of one's own team; respects the needs and contributions of others.

Collegiality: Being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Communication: Communicates effectively one-to-one, in small groups and in public speaking contexts; writes precise, well-organized emails, letters, and proposals while using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.

Computer proficiency: Successfully uses multiple software programs independently. May include Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), email and web browsers, and publishing systems/databases.

Efficiency/Dependability: Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines. Effectively performs duties and responsibilities; displays attention to detail; supports organizational policies; anticipates demands/pressures of assignments and adjusts accordingly.

Ethics and Integrity: Follows through on commitments; incorporates honesty, respect, and fairness in daily actions in accordance with the UGA Press's Code of Conduct.

Iinitiatve: Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results.

Judgment: Demonstrates logic, rationality, and objectivity; shows common sense; uses all available information to make educated decisions.

Organization: Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail; targets projects or initiatives that require special attention and focuses on key tasks when faced with limited time and/or resources.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

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 Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.