Journal Editorial Assistant Job at Rutgers University in New Brunswick
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States, 08933
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The Rutgers University Graduate School of Education (GSE) is dedicated to the study and improvement of education. We seek to ensure that all children and adults have access to high quality educational programs. Our work addresses the cognitive, social, organizational, cultural, linguistic, developmental, and policy dimensions of education. Our instructional programs are designed to produce graduates who become effective educational practitioners, transformative educational leaders, and accomplished educational researchers.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Journal Editorial Assistant for the Learning & Teaching department within the Rutgers Graduate School of Education.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Supports editorial process for a scholarly peer review journal.
- Answers email when appropriate or forwards to the lead editor.
- Maintains the tracking system for where manuscripts are in the review process.
- Organizes record system and keeps track of all work.
- Assigns an editor to an article after it has been accepted as in scope.
- Keeps track of editorial load; helps authors with submissions problems.
- Examines and binds manuscripts.
- Works with lead editor to create an agenda for the editors’ meetings.
- Attends all weekly editors’ meetings and keeps notes.
- Archives and sends notes out to editors in a timely fashion after meetings, contacting potential reviewers.
- Sends articles to reviewers who accept requests for reviews.
- Monitors where manuscripts are in the review process and steps in when necessary.
- Sends out decision letters following editors’ meeting (prepared by editors but checked and tracked by editorial assistant).
- Receives reviews from the column editors and sends them to the copy editor as they come in.
- Provides communication and support for consulting editors, when needed.
- Handles other duties as necessary.
Position Status
Part Time
Hours Per Week: 8
Position Salary: $20/hour
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in academia and/or experience in scholarly publishing.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to manage journal Google Drive folders.
- Proven ability to work well with others, as well as autonomously.
- Demonstrate good judgment and flexibility in response to shifting priorities.
- Ability to manage workflow, prioritize writing and editing tasks, and communicate clearly and with tact.
- Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Special Conditions
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution.
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