• Job Description

  Req#: JR30259

  Department

  Press Bibliovault Technology

  
  About the Department

  Based at the University of Chicago Press, BiblioVault is an ebook distributor, ebookstore, and resource for non-profits. We provide digital print support, online book tools, and ebook fulfillment options for academic publishers, serving 100 university presses and their customers, in the US and worldwide.

  
  Job Information

  Job Summary:

  The Electronic Publishing Assistant evaluates and enhances book files to make them ready for sale and maintains online record-keeping for the department. The position is based on the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus.

  Responsibilities:

  • Assesses, preflights, and grooms book PDFs for short-run digital printing and e bookstores.

  • Makes corrections or repairs to PDFs and other electronic files.

  • Works in related online web apps to organize BiblioVault cases and tickets.

  Competencies:

  • Careful attention to successful completion of all tasks.

  • An awareness of and care for fine details.

  • A willingness to ask questions and offer suggestions.

  • The ability to learn complex procedures and to adapt quickly to evolving processes

  Additional Responsibilities

  Education, Experience, or Certifications:

  Education:

  • High school diploma or GED required.

  • BA/BS or equivalent in education preferred.

  Experience:

  • An average level of experience working with PDF files required

  • Ability to read and understand scholarly material in English required.

  • Communicate clearly in writing and when speaking required.

  • Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions required.

  • Ability to work independently and juggle concurrent processes required.

  • Good problem-solving skills required.

  Technical Knowledge or Skills:

  • Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Acrobat, Unix commands, HTML, XML, Photoshop, InDesign or similar software required.

  • Some familiarity with both Windows and Mac machines required.

  Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Capable of reading onscreen and of sitting at a workstation for extended periods / full workday.

  • Remote work option is available after training.

  Required Documents:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  
  When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

  
  Job Family

  Temporary Staff

  
  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  20

  
  Drug Test Required
  

  No

  
  Health Screen Required
  

  No

  
  Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
  

  No

  Pay Frequency

  Hourly

  
  Pay Rate Type

  Hourly

  
  FLSA Status

  Non-Exempt

  
  Pay Range

  $16.20

  The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

  
  Benefits Eligible

  This position is not eligible for benefits.

  
  Posting Statement

  The University of Chicago is an equal employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

  Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

  All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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• About the company

  The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois.

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