Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Mon -Friday; 8 hours/day
Occasional travel required
Advertised Salary Minimum $55,000 Posting Date 09/11/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/12/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Relocation Assistance is available
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title Editor I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in the humanities, social sciences or related discipline.

Two years of experience in publishing (combination of employment, internship, assistantship, and/or apprenticeship).
Position Summary
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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
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.

Physical Demands

• Typical for office environment
• Position travels both locally and nationally, conducting approximately 4-7 trips annually.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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.
Background Investigation Policy
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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Contracts, presents to the Press board, and transmits 20-25 high-quality, marketable new book projects per year.
• Meets financial and content goals established for list.
• Manages assigned series and competitions.
• Maintains updated project records, communicates project statuses, and moves projects along pipeline toward transmittal.
• Solicits and evaluates reports from suitable external readers.
• Prepares projects for presentation to the internal Early Decision committee and the Press's faculty Editorial Board.
• Engages with editorial board in relationship building on behalf of the Press.
• Builds global network of scholars and other potential authors, editors, readers, agents, and supporters.

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

• Works closely with editorial assistants and student interns who provide administrative support to the acquisitions department.
• Represents Press throughout university to publicize internship program

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Attends conferences, meetings, symposia, campus visits, and other events appropriate for acquisitions opportunities.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Secures funding for book projects through applying for subventions, grants, and Open Access programs.
• Engages with Press Advisory Council, potential donors, granting agencies, nonprofits, and Development staff
• The Director in advancing the mission of the Press through relationship building and profile-raising activities within the state and region.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the department and organization by assuming similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Sara Rountree Recruitment Contact Email sararountree@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone sararountree@uga.edu

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents