Meeting with graduate administration to ensure writing styles
and corrections align with BSU Graduate School writing
guidelines.
Assure the successful completion of student documents
consistent with established guidelines by organizing writing
assignments in accordance to set conciseness, style, and
terminology.
Support the Graduate Resource Center by maintaining a project
log of documents, other records, and files as well as working with
other staff members as part of a team.
Content Review and Editing:
- Review and edit technical documents for clarity, grammar,
punctuation, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in terminology and data
presented.
- Verify factual information and check for logical flow and
coherence in the content.
Technical Accuracy:
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the technical
accuracy of content.
- Cross-reference and validate data, calculations, and
experimental results.
Formatting and Style:
- Apply appropriate formatting and style guidelines (e.g., APA,
IEEE, Chicago) to documents.
- Standardize headings, tables, figures, and references according
to specific guidelines.
Content Development:
- Assist in the development and structuring of technical content
for clarity and readability.
- Provide constructive feedback to students and faculty to
improve their writing skills.
Project Management:
- Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously, ensuring
timely delivery of edited materials.
- Coordinate with students, faculty, and other stakeholders to
meet deadlines.
Quality Assurance:
- Conduct final reviews of documents to ensure they meet quality
standards before publication.
- Implement and maintain best practices for technical editing and
documentation.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams including scientists,
engineers, and IT professionals.
- Participate in meetings and discussions to understand project
requirements and objectives.
- Deliver graduate student writing services and resources,
including writing workshops, dissertation editing services,
etc.
Professional Development:
- Stay current with best practices in graduate education and
student services.
- Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and training
sessions.
- Network with other professionals in the field to exchange ideas
and resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Physics, Engineering,
Computer Science, Mathematics). Terminal degree (PhD) is
preferred.
- 5 years of experience in a professional position focused on
writing, editing, and formatting academic materials.
- Experience with reference management tools (e.g., EndNote,
Zotero) is a plus.
- Prior experience in academic editing or publishing is
preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
- Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but
strongly encouraged for faculty and staff for employment at Bowie
State University. This protocol is subject to change.
May require occasional travel for meetings, conferences, or
training sessions.
Flexible schedule to meet needs of graduate students.
This position is grant-funded; continuation of this position is
based on grant funding.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a
sample of edited academic work.
Additional Job Information:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong command of the English language, with excellent grammar
and writing skills.
- Proven experience in technical writing or editing.
- Familiarity with various style guides (e.g., APA, IEEE,
Chicago).
- Proficient in using editing tools and software (e.g., MS Word,
LaTeX, Adobe Acrobat).
- Strong understanding of academic writing conventions and
research methodologies.
- Attention to detail and ability to work with complex technical
information.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with content management systems and document
collaboration tools.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent
interpersonal skills: ability to relate and communicate effectively
with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, colleagues
and visitors.
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term
disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life
insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid
holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental
retirement
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