Administrative and Acquisitions Assistant

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time

Job Description

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACQUISITIONS ASSISTANT, MIT Press , to provide support to the editorial director with departmental administrative tasks and assist with project management for the MIT Press's book program in trade science. Will schedule departmental meetings, coordinate weekly proposal committee materials, and provide general support to the acquisitions department; assist with distinct and critical phases of project development for approximately five to eight book projects per year; and work with authors and MIT Press staff to facilitate effective review and consideration of project proposals and manuscripts and on manuscript production.

This position offers a great opportunity to learn the book acquisitions process at a major university press. The MIT Press welcomes candidates who bring new perspectives to the press as it publishes authors from across the globe and across the dynamic field of biomedicine.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : high school diploma or its equivalent, at least three years of administrative experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, strong administrative computer skills (e.g., MS Word, FileMaker, Excel, PowerPoint), ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple task demands and effectively manage time, discretion and judgment with confidential information/issues (including peer reviewer identities, tax forms, etc.), attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to working in teams when necessary. PREFERRED : bachelor's degree in related field, publishing experience, experience or engagement with diverse communities or communities that are underrepresented in STEM fields and willingness to apply that knowledge in the daily work of publishing, and academic or professional experience in computer science and/or education and learning. Job #24268-4MIT Press offers a hybrid work environment, but should be able to commit to work in the Cambridge, MA office at least one day per week (commuting expenses are not covered/reimbursed other than the standard commuting benefits available to all MIT employees).

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