GA Pre-Professional - Obsidian Literature Arts in the African Diaspora - Editorial Assistant - Fall 2025Spring 2026 SP
GA Pre-Professional - Obsidian Literature Arts in the African Diaspora - Editorial Assistant - Fall 2025Spring 2026 SP
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GA PreProfessional Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora Editorial Assistant Fall 2025/Spring 2026 (SP)
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: GA PreProfessional Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora Editorial Assistant Fall 2025/Spring 2026
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: English
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora Graduate PreProfessional Assistantship (GPA)
PT Editorial Assistant 10 hours) Fall Spring Summer Reports to Editor in Chief (EIC)
The following list generally defines the scope of work of the Obsidian GPA/Editorial Assistant the primary paid support staff assisting the Editor in Chief (EIC) and Managing Editor (ME) with the publishing platforms administrative and management tasks
assist EIC with customary daytoday journal and publishing platform administration (such as scheduling meetings attending and recording meeting minutes keeping schedule for tasks and responsibilities general research as needed tracking software and miscellaneous renewals managing Obsidian email)
assists EIC with fundraising (including grant proposal writing report writing funding campaign development and management attending Getting Word fundraising campaign meetings and development and management of other funding opportunities like awards or contests)
assists ME with promotions/publicity/marketing (acts as a public face of the publishing platform; coordinates online and social media presence campaigns and communications e.g. newsletters; participates in conference appearances; helps find venues for advertisement and exchange ads; submits works for prizes and awards e.g. Pushcart IACA CELJ etc.
assists ME with daytoday communication with authors editors board members and Publications Unit staff
assists ME with management of accepted submissions in Submittable and contributor communications
assists ME with review and approval of all prepublication proofs from authors and production
assists ME with the coordination of production of the print journal with Publications Unit
The Obsidian Editorial Assistant works with a range of frameworks software and other platforms including:
Submittable
FileMaker
Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)
MLA citation format
CLMP (Council of Literary Magazines and Presses) best practices and guidelines
COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) best practices and guidelines
CAYUSE 424 & SP (ISU)/Grants
NYFA Source
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Cloud
TouchNet Information Systems/UStore
Wordpress
SoundCloud
Vimeo
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$1944/mo
Required Qualifications
1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at Must be a degreeseeking graduate student at Illinois State University in English Marketing or Communication.
Preferred Qualifications
B.A. or B.S. in English or related field (M.A. or M.S. preferred);
Strong time management and organizational skills;
Strong verbal communication and writing skills;
Selfstarter track record for selfdirection with assigned tasks;
Creativity;
Promptness on tasks and track record for responding to emails and other communications quickly;
Ability to learn software quickly and problem solve software database and information management obstacles;
Familiarity with database and/or website management and design.
Work Hours
TBD
Proposed Starting Date
8/15/25
Special Instructions for Applicants
Contact Information for Applicants
Libby Harness
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
Department
EnglishObsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora Graduate PreProfessional Assistantship (GPA)PT Editorial Assistant 20 hours) Fall Spring Reports to Editor in Chief (EIC)
Current Opportunities
Department
EnglishObsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora Graduate PreProfessional Assistantship (GPA)PT Editorial Assistant 20 hours) Fall Spring Reports to Editor in Chief (EIC)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
