The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine · 14 hours ago
Editorial Assistant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$18.44/hr - $23.05/hr
1+ years expThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative support for the processing and peer review of manuscript submissions. The role includes overseeing peer review coordination, communicating with authors and reviewers, and performing various clerical tasks.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of peer review coordination from submission to transmittal for research articles (Direct Submission and Brief Reports)
Complete quality control checks for incoming research articles
Correspond with authors, editors, and reviewers about needed items, deadline extensions, pending submissions, and status inquiries
Notify authors of manuscript decisions
Screen revisions for plagiarism and escalate to editorial ethics manager as needed
Monitor updates to the online submission systems and ensure requisite changes are made to the Information for Authors
Merge or update reviewer records with current information to maintain an up-to-date database/reviewer pool
Transmits manuscripts to production vendor
Act as the point of contact for production queries received from the production vendor
Contribute input for enhancements to the submission system
Perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks such as answering general queries sent to the editorial inbox and answering the telephone
Special projects and additional tasks as assigned
Related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to compose clear and professional communications with various stakeholders
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees and external stakeholders
Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies' departments through effective communication
Ability to solve problems with supervisory consultation and by following rules, procedures, and precedents
Demonstrated concern for excellence in quality of work and the experiences of stakeholders involved
Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion and exercise sound professional judgment
Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness
Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, manage competing priorities, and maintain organizational alignment
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge
One year of related experience
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement and savings benefits
Leave benefits such as paid holidays and paid personal leave
Transportation subsidies
Education assistance
Company
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