[Editors] job share in reference publishing

[Stuart Kiang]

Colleagues:

Our half-time editorial assistant is seeking a like-minded person with
whom to job share when the position becomes full time in July. For more
details, see the job description below.

Anyone interested should contact Jen Schoonover at the Reference
Publications Office, 3-0820, or highcut at mit.edu.

Thanks for your help.

Stuart Kiang
Director, MIT Reference Publications Office
617-253-1705
mailto:skiang at mit.edu


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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT, Reference Publications Office, to assist staff in
all phases of print and electronic  publishing, and provide general
administrative support. Will copyedit MIT's course catalog, student and
staff directories, and annual reports. Will also create page layouts and
create and update web pages. Will manage publication distribution and
monitor and reconcile budget and account information. Will respond to
telephone, mail, and email inquiries, schedule meetings, and record
meeting notes.

REQUIREMENTS: two years’ experience in academic publishing or related
work; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Acrobat,
and FileMaker (or equivalents); solid competence in English, strong
editorial skills, and familiarity with print and web publishing. Success
in this position requires close attention to detail, secure
time-management and organizational skills, and ability to work
independently as well as part of a close-knit team. Undergraduate
liberal arts degree, familiarity with university work environment, and
Macintosh friendly technical proficiency preferred.