Position Information

Requisition Number
Stu265P

Position Type
Student Worker

Department
Department of Student Workers

Job Title
Student Worker - Editing and Publishing Fall 2024

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
03/21/2024

Posting Close Date
08/30/2024

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
https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/11540

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.