Bowie State University · 10 hours ago
Graduate STEM Technical Editor (Contingent II)
Bowie, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expBowie State University is seeking a full-time STEM Graduate Technical Editor to support graduate students in their academic writing. The successful candidate will provide feedback and editorial recommendations for technical documents, research papers, and articles, ensuring clarity and adherence to style guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Develop relationships with faculty members and/or program directors to establish ideal approaches to meet students’ writing needs. The editor will serve a diverse community of students, including students not writing in their native language(s), and will assist all students in improving their writing, particularly at the master’s and doctoral level with both qualitative and quantitative research studies
Meeting with graduate administration to ensure writing styles and corrections align with BSU Graduate School writing guidelines
Assure the successful completion of student documents consistent with established guidelines by organizing writing assignments in accordance to set conciseness, style, and terminology
Support the Graduate Resource Center by maintaining a project log of documents, other records, and files as well as working with other staff members as part of a team
Content Review and Editing: Review and edit technical documents for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to style guidelines
Ensure accuracy and consistency in terminology and data presented
Verify factual information and check for logical flow and coherence in the content
Technical Accuracy: Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the technical accuracy of content
Cross-reference and validate data, calculations, and experimental results
Formatting and Style: Apply appropriate formatting and style guidelines (e.g., APA, IEEE, Chicago) to documents
Standardize headings, tables, figures, and references according to specific guidelines
Content Development: Assist in the development and structuring of technical content for clarity and readability
Provide constructive feedback to students and faculty to improve their writing skills
Project Management: Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of edited materials
Coordinate with students, faculty, and other stakeholders to meet deadlines
Quality Assurance: Conduct final reviews of documents to ensure they meet quality standards before publication
Implement and maintain best practices for technical editing and documentation
Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams including scientists, engineers, and IT professionals
Participate in meetings and discussions to understand project requirements and objectives
Deliver graduate student writing services and resources, including writing workshops, dissertation editing services, etc
Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in graduate education and student services
Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions
Network with other professionals in the field to exchange ideas and resources
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a STEM field (e.g., Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics)
5 years of experience in a professional position focused on writing, editing, and formatting academic materials
Strong command of the English language, with excellent grammar and writing skills
Proven experience in technical writing or editing
Familiarity with various style guides (e.g., APA, IEEE, Chicago)
Proficient in using editing tools and software (e.g., MS Word, LaTeX, Adobe Acrobat)
Strong understanding of academic writing conventions and research methodologies
Attention to detail and ability to work with complex technical information
Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience with content management systems and document collaboration tools
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to relate and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, colleagues and visitors
Preferred
Terminal degree (PhD)
Experience with reference management tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero)
Prior experience in academic editing or publishing
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Prescription
Long-term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave
10 paid holidays per year
Tuition remission
Supplemental retirement
Company
Bowie State University
Bowie State University is a school in Bowie.
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