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Job Posting Title: Southern Review Project Coordinator

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUAM AO - LSU Press and Southern Review (Alisa Plant (00058889))

Work Location: William P. Johnston Hall - Office

Pay Grade: Professional Hourly

Job Description:

The Southern Review Project Coordinator supports special publishing projects and daily operations for The Southern Review in partnership with LSU Press. Responsibilities include digitizing legacy contracts, assisting with the development and coordination of anthology projects, securing permissions, supporting editors with administrative tasks, and proofreading issues while participating in quarterly proof meetings.

This is a term-limited position funded through non-permanent resources. Employment is contingent upon the continued availability of funding and institutional need. Although appointments are issued for a specified term, employment will terminate prior to the end of the specified term if funding for the position is reduced or discontinued. While not guaranteed, the department currently anticipates that funding for this position may be available for approximately three to five years.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Digitization of Contracts and Agreements: Digitize all legacy TSR contributor agreements and LSU Press contracts that have not yet been converted to electronic files. This includes scanning, labeling, organizing, and archiving paper documents dating from 1935 to the present to create a comprehensive and searchable digital record. 20%

1. Anthology Development and Coordination: Develop familiarity with the full run of TSR, including authors, genres, and subject areas. Compile and organize tables of contents for potential anthologies; solicit input and approval from TSR editors and the TSR publisher/LSU Press director. In consultation with TSR editors and the TSR publisher/LSU Press director, identify and contact prospective contributors for anthology introductions; secure necessary permissions; and coordinate with the LSU Press acquisitions department regarding final manuscript preparation and submission. 50%

2. Editorial and Administrative Support for TSR: Provide administrative and clerical support to the editors of TSR. Responsibilities include handling incoming and outgoing mail, coordinating shipments, printing and distributing materials, corresponding with authors as directed, maintaining files, and assisting with other operational tasks as needed in coordination with the TSR editors. 20%

3. Proof Review and Production Support: Review page proofs for each quarterly issue of TSR prior to publication. Identify and document typographical errors, formatting inconsistencies, and other production issues; attend quarterly proof meetings to provide feedback and collaborate with editors on final revisions. Perform related duties and other responsibilities as assigned. 10%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Degree Substitute: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Special Instructions:

Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire, if needed.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Alisa Plant at alisaplant1@lsu.edu

Posting Date: March 26, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): April 9, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.