Editorial Assistant (Hybrid) - James Baldwin Review

Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
James Baldwin Review (JBR), is seeking to hire an Editorial Assistant. Co-founded by Dwight A. McBride and Justin A. Joyce, JBR is a peer reviewed, Open Access journal that brings together a wide array of peer-reviewed critical and creative non-fiction on the life, writings, and legacy of James Baldwin in an interdisciplinary and international partnership with Manchester University Press.
The Editorial Assistant will work with JBR's Managing Editor and Senior Publications Editor in the Department of African and African American Studies, Justin A. Joyce, on all aspects of the journal's production process. Some research and bibliographic work should be also expected as JBR is an integral part of McBride and Joyce's research agendas.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinating peer review-soliciting referee reports, compiling reports for authors, etc.
• First-read and review of submissions.
• Citation conversion and management.
• Securing and managing permissions.
• Copyediting.
• Assist with writing such as summarizing research.
• Proofreading documents.
• Organizing references.
• General assistance with manuscript preparation.
• JBR operations maintenance and streamlining.
• Maintaining and updating JBR's social media platform.
• Office/administrative assistance (mailing, packaging, etc) during peak times in the journal's production schedule (normally April and September each year).
• Library research and the delivery and return of library materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned-Primarily research for JBR, Joyce, and McBride.

Applicant Special Instructions

• Applicants interested should provide a cover letter and CV.

Working Conditions

• The position is hybrid, with an expectation of at least one day a week on-campus.
• This position will require occasional travel to and from campus and to off-campus locations for meetings, interviews, and other content-collection/creation points.
• There will be occasional opportunities for interaction with the third editorial partner for James Baldwin Review, Douglas Field at the University of Manchester. The Editorial Assistant will have contact periodically with Manchester University Press and their affiliates.
• May have opportunities for conference travel in this role, approximately once per calendar year.
• Office is located in tower space with access only by stairs. No elevator is located in this section.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.0 minimum GPA.
• BA in closely related humanities field, such as English, African and African American Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, History, etc. with at least two courses in the study of literature.
• MA in related field.
• At least one year of editorial and copy-editing experience.
• Coursework or research work in American literature, African American literature, and gender and sexuality studies.
• Confidentiality is of most importance, as the role will be working with exposed identities of authors and referees that would normally be anonymous.
• Project management and time management experience is crucial as much of the work involves far-off deadlines and keeping projects on track.
• Excellent organizational and writing skills, alongside top-notch communication skills, will also be key as much of the work involves JBR's diverse, international, and interdisciplinary partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), specifically proficient in PowerPoint. Intermediate Word and intermediate Excel experience.
• Project management is an integral part of the role, especially with peer-review.
• Time management is crucial as much of the work involves far-off deadlines and keeping projects on track.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong interest in cultural studies; or four years of relevant experience.
• Superior writing and analytical skills.

Grade
G08-H
Salary Range
$20.76 - $32.21 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Accommodation
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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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