What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acquisitions Intern - UA Press position at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville?
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Closing Date : 03 / 19 / 2025
Type of Position : Staff - Clerical
Workstudy Position : Job Type :
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Work Shift :
Sponsorship Available :
Institution Name :
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department :
Press Editorial Support
Department's Website :
Summary of Job Duties :
The University of Arkansas Press acquisitions internship is designed to give students the opportunity to experience the professional life of an acquiring editor at a university press. Interns will learn how academic publishers collaborate with writers, researchers, and other publishers to commission, discover, and acquire new and existing content and prepare it for publication and marketing.
Overview
The program is designed to last one semester, during which the intern will keep a consistent schedule of weekly hours while classes are in session. Upon complete of the internship participants will be well equipped for an entry-level position in a variety of publishing environments and will have developed a working knowledge of the following elements of developing scholarly and creative work.
The role of university presses in scholarly communication :
Publishing disciplines and genres
Research in the humanities and the creative arts
Manuscript commissioning and acquisitions
Contracting, rights and permissions
Content development
Book project planning and management
Peer review
Cloud-based document management and image preparation
Style and documentation
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications :
Must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the University of Arkansas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Strong computer and Internet skills
Command of Microsoft Word
Good typing speed
Evidence of punctuality and reliability
Ability to provide professional and academic references
Ability to engage positively with their coworkers
Additional Information :
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
Salary Information : 11 per hour
Required Documents to Apply :
Cover Letter / Letter of Application, Resume
Optional Documents :
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information :
David Scott Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief, University of Arkansas Press,
Julia Menke, , Sr. HR Partner
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Pre-employment Screening Requirements :
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and / or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity :
Talking
Frequent Physical Activity :
N / A
Occasional Physical Activity :
N / A
Benefits Eligible :
Salary : $11
