• Communications Editor - Election Center Admin…

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    S4985P

    Home Org Name

     

    Political Science

     

    Division Name

     

    College of Liberal Arts

    Position Title

    Communications Editor - Election Center Admin (Part-time)

     

    Job Class Code

    OC29 A/B/C

    Appointment Status

     

    Part-time

     

    Part-time FTE

     

    .5

     

    Limited Term

     

    No

     

    Limited Term Length

    Job Summary

    The **College of Liberal Arts** is excited to recruit candidates for our next **Part-time Communications Editor I/II/III** who will support the activities of the Election Administration Initiative housed within the Department of Political Science. The position assists the Election Administration Program Director by performing a variety of administrative tasks as assigned.

     

    This position is approximately 20 hours per week.

    Essential Functions

    + Receiving and reviewing manuscripts

    + Facilitating peer and practitioner reviews of academic manuscripts

    + Working with practitioner authors to develop articles

    + Editing all pieces

    + Coordinating the editorial team

    + Coordinating with type setting and printing

    + Website development for journal

    + Social media for journal

    + Facilitating the editorial board’s annual meeting

    + Coordinating paper award committee

    + Conference presentations

    + Working with all back end connected to journal (ORCID , copyright, author agreements, mailings, etc.)

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Level I:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field

    + 0 years of experience

    Level II:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field

    + 2 years of experience in writing and editing communications/ publications and/or in journalism

    LevelIII :

    + Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field

    + 4 years of experience in writing and editing communications/ publications and/or in journalism

    Substitutions allowed for Experience:

    Graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

     

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

     

    Minimum Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of office rules, procedures and operations that require previous training and experience to perform.

     

    Minimum Technology Skills

     

    Minimum License and Certifications

     

    None Required.

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Editorial experience and understanding of the law and practice of election administration and experience or knowledge of Digital Object Identifiers, author copyright, and publishing.

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $18.83 - $41.24/hour

     

    Job Category

     

    Other

     

    Working Hours if Non-Traditional

     

    7:45AM - 4:45PM; days and times negotiable

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

     

    Posting Date

     

    01/16/2026

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57676

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

    Optional Documents

    1. Other