Journal Assistant – Part‑time Term Position

About the role

The University of British Columbia is seeking a part‑time Journal Assistant to support the BC Studies journal. Working under the Editor and Managing Editor, you will help keep the publication’s operations running smoothly on a 20 % FTE basis.

Key responsibilities

• Update subscriber information and manage payment records.
• Generate invoices, receipts and process journal vouchers.
• Handle bank deposit forms in Workday and record cheque deposits.
• Send books to reviewers, track overdue assessments and liaise with publishers for review copies.
• Assist with proof‑reading and editing of correspondence and promotional material.
• Process claims, dispatch replacement copies and manage annual subscription renewals.
• Maintain the BC Studies website and social‑media accounts.
• Conduct internet research to locate contributors, conferences and relevant publications.
• Perform general office tasks such as filing, inventory management and mail handling.

Required profile

• High school graduation.
• At least one year of related training.
• Minimum two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required skills

• FileMaker Pro.
• Workday.

What we offer

• Part‑time (20 % FTE) fixed‑term contract until 30 June 2027.
• Salary range $4,208 – $4,316 CAD per month (prorated).
• Opportunity to work within a respected academic journal and develop publishing‑industry knowledge.