"Communications Editor - Election Center Admin (Part-Time)"

Communications Editor - Election Center Admin (Part-Time)

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Publications and Editing

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Requisition Number: S4985P

Home Org Name: Political Science

Division Name: College of Liberal Arts

Job Class Code: OC29 A/B/C

Appointment Status: Part-time

Part-time FTE: .5

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts is excited to recruit candidates for our next Part-time Communications Editor I/II/III who will support the activities of the Election Administration Initiative housed within the Department of Political Science. The position assists the Election Administration Program Director by performing a variety of administrative tasks as assigned.

This position is approximately 20 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Receiving and reviewing manuscripts
• Facilitating peer and practitioner reviews of academic manuscripts
• Working with practitioner authors to develop articles
• Editing all pieces
• Coordinating the editorial team
• Coordinating with type setting and printing
• Website development for journal
• Social media for journal
• Facilitating the editorial board's annual meeting
• Coordinating paper award committee
• Conference presentations
• Working with all back end connected to journal (ORCID, copyright, author agreements, mailings, etc.)

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field
• 0 years of experience

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field
• 2 years of experience in writing and editing communications/ publications and/or in journalism

Level III:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field
• 4 years of experience in writing and editing communications/ publications and/or in journalism

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of office rules, procedures and operations that require previous training and experience to perform.

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Desired Qualifications

Editorial experience and understanding of the law and practice of election administration and experience or knowledge of Digital Object Identifiers, author copyright, and publishing.

Salary Range: $18.83 - $41.24/hour

Job Category: Other

Working Hours if Non-Traditional: 7:45AM - 4:45PM; days and times negotiable

City position is located in
Auburn

State position is located
Alabama

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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