SUNY Press-Acquisitions Editor/Senior Acquisitions Editor

Location: Albany, NY Category: System Administration Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Nov 6 2026 Job Description:

Job Title: Acquisitions Editor/Senior Acquisitions Editor

Office/Location: Office of the Provost / SUNY Press

Job Summary:

The SUNY Press seeks an Acquisition Editor to acquire scholarly and trade books in one or more of the following area: New York history, philosophy, music, education. The Acquisitions Editor solicits, evaluates, and secures book-length manuscripts from authors, and performs all editorial activities with respect to manuscripts acquired, ensuring that all published work meets established standards for appearance and content. Manuscripts acquired by the Acquisitions Editor will adhere to guidelines and objectives established by the Editor-in-Chief, in conjunction with the SUNY Press Director and Leadership team, and will meet the publication standards and approval process outlined by the Press's Editorial Board. The Acquisitions Editor will participate in long-range list planning and development activities and will coordinate such functions as budget preparation and financial and contractual management for the titles they are responsible for publishing.

The Senior Acquisitions Editor can work on 35 to 40 books/year while also working independently, resolving and negotiating higher level issues, and, if applicable, supervising lower level employees such as Acquisitions Editors/Assistants. A Senior Acquisitions Editor can also be more involved in helping set policies and direction of the Press.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the acquisition and development of scholarly publications by identifying and recruiting authors, evaluating proposals and manuscripts, and building relationships across academic communities.

• Manage the peer review process, working closely with authors, reviewers, and series editors to ensure high-quality publications.

• Negotiate publishing agreements and oversee projects through the editorial approval process, including preparation of materials for Editorial Board review.

• Develop and expand publishing programs and series, identifying emerging areas of scholarship and cultivating partnerships with editors and academic leaders.

• Collaborate with Editorial, Production, Marketing & Sales, and Operations teams to guide manuscripts from acquisition through publication.

• Locate and negotiate funding opportunities to offset production costs, enable pricing models, and/or support open access projects.

• Maintain accurate project records and contribute to departmental planning, goal setting, and operational initiatives.

• Represent the Press at academic conferences and professional events to promote publishing opportunities and strengthen relationships within the scholarly community.

Job Requirements:

Position Level Determination:

We welcome candidates at various stages of their careers. The successful applicant may be hired as an Acquisitions Editor or Senior Acquisitions Editor based on their experience, demonstrated expertise, and ability to perform the responsibilities of the role with varying levels of scale, independence, and complexity.

Required Education/Qualifications - Acquisitions Editor

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of scholarly, educational, and/or trade publishing experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Knowledge of the acquisition process for book-length manuscripts and related publishing processes, procedures, and tools

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Required Education/Qualifications - Sr. Acquisitions Editor

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years scholarly, educational, and/or trade publishing experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Knowledge of the acquisition process for book-length manuscripts and related publishing processes, procedures, and tools

• Familiarity with publishing contracts, negotiations, rights, and permissions

• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Work independently & resolve and negotiate higher level issues

Salary Range: $49,000-$76,000

Additional Information:

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.