Extra Help Assistant Editor
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Job Location:
Normal, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Extra Help Assistant Editor
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Extra Help Assistant Editor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: English
Job Summary
The Grassroots Writing Research Journal (GWRJ) is seeking an experienced Assistant Editor. This position requires experience with reviewing GWRJ submitted articles and performing line editing and copy editing for GWRJ current issue articles. Other tasks include research for GWRJ articles creating articles for GWRJ publication updating GWRJ training materials and collaborating with other Assistant Editors on GWRJ special projects.
Additional Information
Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the Universitys 403(b) Plan.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$20.00 per hour
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated editorial experience either with Grassroots Writing Research Journal or other publications.
Work Hours
Varies. 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Up to 28 hours per week.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at workstation for extended periods.
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
February 2026
Optional Applicant Documents
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
Please fully complete the entire application including but not limited to the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put see resume in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent placement. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
Contact Information for Applicants
Mackenzie Chapman
Human Resources
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
EnglishThe Grassroots Writing Research Journal (GWRJ) is seeking experienced Assistant Editors.
Current Opportunities
Department
EnglishThe Grassroots Writing Research Journal (GWRJ) is seeking experienced Assistant Editors.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Video Editing
- Fact check
- Taleo
- Copy Editing
- Digitization
- Journalism
- Market Research
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut Pro
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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