• Editorial Assistant

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Editorial Assistant

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University

     

    Department

     

    Graduate And Professional School

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

    Job Description

    What We Want

     

    The candidate will have a master’s degree or higher with two or more years of editing experience in an academic environment. They will possess knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs as well as strong grammar, spelling, communication, and interpersonal skills. They will have the ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others, as well as knowledge of university systems including Compass, ARCS, Thesis Review System, and Vireo.

     

    What You Need to Know

     

    Salary: Commensurate

     

    Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

     

    Please Note: This Job is a temporary position for the Spring 2026 semester.

    Essential Duties/Tasks

    Format Editing - Conducts timely and efficient format reviews of electronic theses, dissertations, and records of study to ensure adherence to Texas A&M formatting and accessibility standards

     

    Customer Service and Outreach - Guides and assists students, faculty, and staff regarding the preparation, submission, review, and publication of the thesis/dissertation/record of study

     

    Document Processing - Processes approval forms and new submissions for review. Conducts graduation clearance procedure

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

    + No experience required

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Master’s degree or higher

    + Two or more years of editing experience in an academic environment

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

    + Strong grammar, spelling, communication, and interpersonal skills

    + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

    Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties

    + Knowledge of university systems including Compass, ARCS, Thesis Review System, and Vireo

     

    Who We Are

     

    Texas A&M University's Graduate and Professional School strives to enhance graduate experiences and development of all students, personally and professionally, foster and facilitate interdisciplinary intercollegiate graduate programs and research activities, as well as provide the highest quality support for services to advance creative scholarship and scientific inquiry. Our vision to achieve recognition as a leader in support of graduate education through innovation, exceptional service and commitment to excellence. For more information, please visit our website: grad.tamu.edu.

     

    Why Texas A&M University?

     

    We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

     

    + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

    + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

    + Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

    + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

    + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

     

    Our Commitment

     

    Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.