Job Details Posting Number: TMP02313PO26 Job Code Title: Administrative Coordinator I Advertised Title: Acquisitions Assistant Campus: Columbia College/Division: Division of
Academic Affairs and Provost Department: PROV University Press Salary: $20/hour Part/Full Time: Part Time Hours per Week: 20 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 15-20 hours per week depending on need and availability, during the Press's business hours of 8:30 am – 5 pm Job Search Category: Communication Services About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Advertised Job Summary USC Press seeks a part-time temporary Acquisitions Assistant to support the Associate Editorial Director. The Acquisitions Assistant will: Prepare book manuscripts for transmittal to Editorial, Design, and Production by applying paragraph styles in Word, ensuring correct naming of image files, writing or editing alternative text for images, and completing provided checklists. Communicate formatting queries to authors and implement changes requested by Editorial, Design, and Production department. Prepare book proposals and manuscripts for peer review by researching appropriate expert reviewers, completing peer review letters based on templates, assembling project materials, and tracking reviewer outreach in Allbooks title management database. Maintain accurate title records in Allbooks. Other tasks as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a job-related field, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Allbooks or other title management system(s) is preferred. Proficiency using Styles in Microsoft Word is preferred. Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 09/28/2026 Proposed End Date: 01/15/2027 Job Open Date: 09/16/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Please attach a resume and cover letter. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213194 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL: No Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential
