Editorial Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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Description

Department Faculty of Engineering - Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept

Salary range $37,854.14 to $50,699.26

Hours per week 30

Grade 6

Posted date May 7, 2024

Closing date May 13, 2024

Position Type Part Time - Trust Funded

Description:

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 1 year plus a day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page**.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community_.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just.

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Working for The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has over 60 faculty members with expertise in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Intelligent Systems.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department welcomes creativity, diversity, perseverance, and a collaborative spirit and recognizes the importance of excellence in conjunction with work/life balance, interdisciplinary research, and mentorship.

The Department is developing a new undergraduate mechatronics program in collaboration with the Department of Mechanical Engineering that is under governance review and aims to be launched in about one year.

Working as an Editorial Assistant

The Editorial Assistant provides administrative and peer review support in the receipt, database management, review, and timely publication of journal manuscripts under the IEEE Power Electronics Society.

This position also includes communications and proofreading support of Research group at the University of Alberta.

Duties

Journal (IEEE) related duties
Provide clerical assistance to support the Publication team's activities.
Track the progress of reviews and work with EIC to ensure timely completion by reviewers, associate editors, and authors.
Provide enduser support for the creation and submission of electronic files
Identify problems and provide suggested solutions
Monitor enduser queries to identify opportunities for improvement in functionality and/or performance of support tools and systems

University of Alberta

Content and Communications Support
Writing assistance
Assist with website maintenance and research/group communication
Perform special publicationrelated projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree is required.
Experience in working with engineering research articles is required.
A minimum of one year of experience in working with publisher's manuscript systems and workflow is required.
Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
A keen eye for detail

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note:
This opportunity will be available until midnight May 13, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.