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Cornell University · 9 hours ago

arXiv Assistant Production Editor, Cornell Tech (NYC) - Temporary, Part-time

United States

Full-time, Part-time

Remote

Entry Level

$30/hr - $30/hr

1+ years exp

Cornell University is a prestigious institution located in New York City, and they are seeking an Assistant Production Editor for their arXiv platform. The role involves managing the manuscript submission process, ensuring quality and adherence to editorial standards, and supporting various user groups in a fast-paced environment.

BiotechnologyHigher EducationMedicalUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Interpret arXiv policy for editorial style standards and interact with subject moderators worldwide as part of screening manuscripts for scholarly standards

Evaluate manuscripts to ensure that submission files and metadata meet copyright, technical, and other validation criteria

Screen submitted manuscripts for accuracy, format, citations, and other elements to meet evolving arXiv policies

Monitor submitted manuscripts for tone and follow related policies to ensure content adheres to arXiv standards

Communicate with authors about submission revisions, submission rejections, account issues, and author bibliographies

Model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture

Coordinate with team members on daily service obligations and long-term editorial process improvement projects

Maintain and update documentation

Qualification

Technical computing experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsPublishingDetail orientedService-oriented attitudeRecord-keeping skillsTeam collaborationTechnical documentation writing

Required

Associate degree or other formal training program of two years or equivalent

One or more years of professional experience in a technical computing environment

A people- and service-oriented attitude

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Proven ability to work productively in a supportive role with colleagues and in a team environment, yet also self-motivated and possessing good independent decision-making abilities

Excellent trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills, as demonstrated by previous job experience

Able to work effectively and comfortably in a fast-paced, changing environment

Detail oriented with good record-keeping skills and documentation habits