Student Worker - Editing and Publishing Spring 2025 - Millersville University : Job Details

Position Information Requisition Number Stu265P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Student Worker - Editing and Publishing Spring 2025 Classification Student Worker Pay Rate Starting rate $11.00/hr Position Summary Information Hours per week 10-15 hrs/week Days Worked Mon-Fri Hours/Shift worked Flexible Posting Detail Information Job Summary/Basic Function The Engage for Change and Made in Millersville Journals are seeking a student to join the editorial team and experience all aspects of running a digital journal in a collaborative team environment. Required Qualifications

• Sophomores, juniors, or seniors interested in publishing, editing, and marketing a digital journal
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Evidence of efficient project and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative, open-minded, and flexible
• Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies to contribute to the journals
• Willingness to take risks and experiment

Job Duties

• Edit author's articles submitted to the journal
• Take on a specialty role (marketing for the journal, outreach, web design, project manager for authors)
• Contribute to journal's growth
• Work approximately 10-15 hours/wk.
• Have the opportunity to intern/work for two journals, one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester

Working Conditions and Physical Effort * Be able to sit and use a computer for the length of shift Posting Open Date 09/26/2024 Posting Close Date 01/20/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Submit cover letter and resume. Upload your class schedule, which will help us to find a common meeting time and help us assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule. Quicklink for Posting/Requisition Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Resume

Class Schedule

Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?

• Yes
• No

* What days/hours are you available to work? (Open Ended Question)

* What is your current major/minor? (Open Ended Question)

* This position, like other student employment opportunities, requires that you receive (three) background clearances (criminal background check, child abuse history clearance, and FBI criminal history fingerprinting clearance). If you are selected for this position, the university will pay for these clearances. Do you already have clearances?

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

* What writing, editing, publishing, or other relevant courses have you taken? (Open Ended Question)

* Why do you think you would be a good editor? (Open Ended Question)

* Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?

• YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
• IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
• No.