Student Worker Baylor University Press Production Assistant

Waco, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job Title: Baylor University Press Production Assistant

Job Classification: Business Operations Student

Department: Baylor Press Operations

Hiring Manager: Jenny Hunt

Contact:

Work Schedule: days and times are flexible but work time should be scheduled in 3-4 hour blocks. The ideal candidate will be available during the summer. Budget permitting from mid-May to mid-August there is the potential to work up to 20 hours/week if taking classes and up to 40 hours/week if not taking classes.

Desired Length of Employment: Spring and Summer 2026 continuing into Fall preferred

Pay Rate: $10

Key Components:

In a student employee capacity may perform or assist with specialized business or operational functions that contribute to departmental goals and initiatives.

Job Description:

Category: Clerical/office support

Work Begins: Summer 2026

Position Title: Baylor University Press Production Assistant

Number of positions available: 1

Hours per week required: 12-16

Days/Times required: days and times are flexible but work time should be scheduled in 3-4 hour blocks. The ideal candidate will be available during the summer. Budget permitting from mid-May to mid-August there is the potential to work up to 20 hours/week if taking classes and up to 40 hours/week if not taking classes.

Position Description: Baylor University Press serves the academic community by publishing scholarly books and textbooks with a connection to the field of religion. The Press website can be found at . The Baylor University Press production department is the nuts and bolts team at the press that works on book files throughout the production process (copyediting design/layout proofreading ebook conversion). The Production Assistant will work alongside BUPs full-time production staff to assist with general production tasks as needed perform pre-press quality checks and format and proofread indexes. The press is a warm and welcoming community committed to your professional development and success. A number of Baylor University Press work study students have obtained full-time positions in publishing after graduation.

Skills/Major/Prerequisites: Applicants should love books and have an interest in the publishing industry. If your definition of fun is proofreading your friends papers this is the job for you. You must have a strong work ethic high level of attention to detail excellent spelling and grammar and experience with Microsoft Word. Familiarity with Adobe programs (Acrobat Photoshop InDesign) is helpful but not required. Training will be provided. The position is open to students from all majors but majors in professional writing and English are especially encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions for applicants: Baylor University Press may request that applicants take a test to evaluate their writing and editing skills.

Minimum GPA requirement: 3.5

Provide mid to advanced level administrative and operational support for day-to-day tasks
May serve as initial contact for in-person guests or callers; provide excellent customer service
May generate prepare and analyze reports or perform forecasting
May create creative content or maintain department website(s)
May assist with special projects and initiatives supporting departmental goals
May assist with planning or coordination of events
May assist with identifying areas of improvement and recommend solutions
May assist with compliance processes
May assist with maintaining internal databases and records
May assist with developing processes and procedures
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Clifton Robinson Tower Suite 580

Work Address: 700 S. University Parks

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionJob Title: Baylor University Press Production AssistantJob Classification: Business Operations StudentDepartment: Baylor Press OperationsHiring Manager: Jenny HuntContact: Work Schedule: days and times are flexible but work time should be scheduled in 3-4 hour blocks. The ideal candidate ...