American Astronomical Society (AAS) · 9 hours ago

Editorial Assistant

Washington, DC

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

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Responsibilities

Assists the Editorial team with general AAS article submission requirements, editorial procedures and policy, and peer review deadlines.

Assists Editorial Operations Manager in monitoring general workflow of article submissions (paying attention to time zones - as your colleagues are also working remotely "all over the place").

Assists authors and referees with questions about submission requirements, metadata capture, and file integrity.

Communicates with authors submitting articles for publication, both on an expedited and standard basis.

Develops new configuration or enhancements for the web-based peer review system and in evaluating peer review software and tools, in collaboration with the Editorial Operations Manager.

Employs an eye for detail and accuracy - and work in a multi-tasking environment to meet publication deadlines.

Qualification

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Peer review processEditorial proceduresWorkflow monitoringWeb-based peer review systemCustomer service skills

Required

Ability to assist the Editorial team with general AAS article submission requirements, editorial procedures and policy, and peer review deadlines.

Ability to assist Editorial Operations Manager in monitoring general workflow of article submissions.

Ability to assist authors and referees with questions about submission requirements, metadata capture, and file integrity.

Ability to communicate with authors submitting articles for publication, both on an expedited and standard basis.

Ability to develop new configuration or enhancements for the web-based peer review system and in evaluating peer review software and tools.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment to meet publication deadlines.

Ability to work independently and ensure that work is completed on-time.

Company

American Astronomical Society (AAS)

The American Astronomical Society (AAS), established in 1899, is a major international organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators, and amateur astronomers.

Founded in 1899