Publishing Production Assistant

The Publishing Production Assistant will provide operational support for the peer review management process across the organization’s publishing program. This role requires high attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. The position is part-time with flexible scheduling, offering the opportunity to gain experience in academic publishing and editorial production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the peer review workflow for assigned manuscripts, ensuring timely communication between authors, editors, and reviewers.
• Monitor manuscript progress and provide reminders to reviewers and editors in accordance with established timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of peer review activities within the publishing platform.
• Provide general administrative assistance as required to support publishing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in publishing, communications, English, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in academic publishing, editorial coordination, or project management preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written communication and professional correspondence skills.
• Proficiency in publishing platforms, databases, or content management systems (training provided).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Work Conditions and Benefits

• Part-time, hourly position (15–20 hours per week).
• Opportunities for training and professional development in academic publishing.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Common Ground Research Networks is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.

About Us

Common Ground Research Networks is a not-for-profit based in the Research Park at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Our mission is to support the building of better societies, and informed citizens, via rigorous and inclusive social knowledge practices within scholarly societies. We do this by curating and supporting scholarly communication spaces – academic conferences, scholarly journals, books and developing independent software solutions.

www.cgnetworks.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Champaign, IL 61820