Editorial Assistant

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Global Languages and Cultures is seeking a detail-oriented Editorial Assistant to support the preparation and publication of scholarly materials. Under supervision, the Editorial Assistant provides essential editorial support on a variety of technical tasks related to books, manuscript proposals, and departmental reports. This role plays a key part in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of written materials prior to publication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.
• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Formatting and editing citations in book manuscript according to Chicago manual of Style.
• Checking accuracy of citation information in Zotero and book manuscript.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level