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Position: Editorial Assistant
Requisition: #1753
Date Opened: 21 May 2009

Successful candidate will provide administrative support including drafting and word processing correspondence; tracking and cataloging manuscripts or other written materials; editing written materials as needed; filing for copyright registrations; maintaining contact with authors and scientists as necessary using e-mail and internet; supporting editors in daily tasks; establishing and maintaining files; scheduling, logging, and preparing spreadsheets; opening and sorting mail; answering phones; performing other administrative/secretarial duties as needed.

Qualifications: Position requires a formal training program of one to two years beyond high school or an associates degree (Bachelor's degree preferred); two to three years related work experience; outstanding written and verbal communication skills; excellent grammar skills; proven organizational skills; proofreading and editing ability helpful; computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat/Photoshop); word processing and database skills; typing ability.; excellent customer service skills.

RECRUITER: D. GRAF

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