Recruitment/Posting Title Journal Editorial Assistant Posting Number 25TM0018 Department GSE - Learning & Teaching Overview The Rutgers University Graduate School of Education (GSE) is dedicated to the study and improvement of education. The creation of knowledge about teaching and learning is central to our mission. We seek to ensure that all children and adults have access to high quality educational programs. As such, our work addresses the cognitive, social, organizational, cultural, linguistic, developmental, and policy dimensions of education. Our instructional programs are designed to produce graduates who become effective educational practitioners, transformative educational leaders, and accomplished educational researchers. Our partnerships and service contributions focus on New Jersey but extend to both national and global communities. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Journal Editorial Assistant for the Learning & Teaching department within the Rutgers Graduate School of Education.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supports editorial process for a scholarly peer review journal. Monitors emails daily. Answers email when appropriate or forward to the lead editor. Maintains the tracking system for where manuscripts are in the review process. Organizes record system and keeping track of all work. Assigns an editor to an article after it has been accepted as in scope. Keeps track of editorial load; helping authors with submissions problems. Examines and binds manuscripts. Works with lead editor to create an agenda for the editors’ meetings. Attends all weekly editors’ meetings and keeping notes. Archives and sends notes out to editors in a timely fashion after meetings, after editors’ meetings, contacting potential reviewers. Sends articles to reviewers who accept requests for reviews. Monitors where manuscripts are in the review process and stepping in when necessary. Sends out decision letters following editors’ meeting (prepared by editors but checked and tracked by editorial assistant). Receives reviews from the column editors and sending them to the copy editor as they come in. Provides communication and support for consulting editors, when needed. Handles other duties as necessary. Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 8 Daily Work Shift Rotating Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $20/hour Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly