Editorial Coordinator - SOBP

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as primary email contact; communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors, as necessary.
• Evaluate and assign new and/or revised manuscript submissions.
• Manage the peer review process.
• Process decision letters and author appeals.
• Conduct plagiarism checks for all revisions.
• Care for the transfer of manuscripts between journals, if applicable.
• Manage the review process, if applicable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position is in an office setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions. On occasion, the individual must be able to do moderately demanding physical activity such as handling and opening boxes weighing 35-40 pounds, standing, and walking extensively throughout the day.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 2 Personal Days, 8 Paid Holidays, PTO Days
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Employee Development

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Previous experience working within academic, preferably scientific, publishing.
• Knowledge of publication management software.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office software.
• Must be well organized, have the ability to handle multiple assignments, and pay close attention to details.