Administrative Assistant - Editor

Job Description

Job Description

Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe’s beautiful campus is minutes from the renowned Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park, and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe’s diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the St. Louis region's most culturally diverse student bodies.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a meticulous administrative assistant / manuscript editor to assist in preparing research manuscripts and written media for publication. The focus will be on studies investigating the generational and gestational effects of light pollution on pregnancy. The person in this position will also be tasked with maintaining the mini-articles of the lab to be placed in the media for the promotion of the lab and communications between the lab members and stake holders. This is a limited-time position funded by a grant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scientific writing and editing.

Essential Functions :

Strategic Leadership

• Establish a brand for the lab within the academic space
• Manage the submission process to academic journals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in neurobiology.

Program Development and Management

Quality Assurance

Faculty Support and Development

Minimum Education and Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Supervisory Responsibility :

None

Physical Requirements :

Working Conditions and Environment :

"Please No Phone Calls"

Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of applicant inquiries we receive regarding the status of applications, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries regarding applicant status. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.