Extra Help Editorial Assistant

Title: Extra Help Editorial Assistant
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: English

The Grassroots Writing Research Journal (GWRJ) seeks an Assistant Editor with GWRJ editing experience. This position requires experience with reviewing GWRJ submitted articles and performing line editing and copy editing for GWRJ current issue articles. Other tasks include research for GWRJ articles, creating articles for GWRJ publication, updating GWRJ training materials, and collaborating with other Assistant Editors on GWRJ special projects.

$20.00 per hour

Demonstrated editorial experience, either with GWRJ or other publications.

28 hours per week maximum. Work within hours of 8 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

May 2024

Certification of Retirement Annuity (required for SURS annuitants only)

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

For full consideration, the application and all supplemental information must be submitted on-line. Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
[email protected]  

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .