Auburn University
**Position Details**
Position Information
**Requisition Number**
S4985P
**Home Org Name**
Political Science
**Division Name**
College of Liberal Arts
**Position Title**
Communications Editor - Election Center Admin (Part-time)
**Job Class Code**
OC29 A/B/C
**Appointment Status**
Part-time
**Part-time FTE**
.5
**Limited Term**
No
**Limited Term Length**
**Job Summary**
The **College of Liberal Arts** is excited to recruit candidates for our next **Part-time Communications Editor I/II/III** who will support the activities of the Election Administration Initiative housed within the Department of Political Science. The position assists the Election Administration Program Director by performing a variety of administrative tasks as assigned.
This position is approximately 20 hours per week.
**Essential Functions**
+ Receiving and reviewing manuscripts
+ Facilitating peer and practitioner reviews of academic manuscripts
+ Working with practitioner authors to develop articles
+ Editing all pieces
+ Coordinating the editorial team
+ Coordinating with type setting and printing
+ Website development for journal
+ Social media for journal
+ Facilitating the editorial board's annual meeting
+ Coordinating paper award committee
+ Conference presentations
+ Working with all back end connected to journal (ORCID , copyright, author agreements, mailings, etc.)
**Why Work at Auburn?**
+ **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
+ **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
+ **We're Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
+ **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
+ **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications
**Minimum Qualifications**
**Level I:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field
+ 0 years of experience
**Level II:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field
+ 2 years of experience in writing and editing communications/ publications and/or in journalism
**LevelIII :**
+ Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field
+ 4 years of experience in writing and editing communications/ publications and/or in journalism
**Substitutions allowed for Experience:**
Graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
**Minimum Skills and Abilities**
Knowledge of office rules, procedures and operations that require previous training and experience to perform.
**Minimum Technology Skills**
**Minimum License and Certifications**
None Required.
Desired Qualifications
**Desired Qualifications**
Editorial experience and understanding of the law and practice of election administration and experience or knowledge of Digital Object Identifiers, author copyright, and publishing.
Posting Detail Information
**Salary Range**
$18.83 - $41.24/hour
**Job Category**
Other
**Working Hours if Non-Traditional**
7:45AM - 4:45PM; days and times negotiable
**City position is located in:**
Auburn
**State position is located:**
Alabama
**List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position**
**Posting Date**
01/16/2026
**Closing Date**
**Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement**
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite ( to learn more.
**Special Instructions to Applicants**
**Quick Link for Internal Postings**
Needed to Apply**
**Required Documents**
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
**Optional Documents**
1. Other
Position Information
**Requisition Number**
S4985P
**Home Org Name**
Political Science
**Division Name**
College of Liberal Arts
**Position Title**
Communications Editor - Election Center Admin (Part-time)
**Job Class Code**
OC29 A/B/C
**Appointment Status**
Part-time
**Part-time FTE**
.5
**Limited Term**
No
**Limited Term Length**
**Job Summary**
The **College of Liberal Arts** is excited to recruit candidates for our next **Part-time Communications Editor I/II/III** who will support the activities of the Election Administration Initiative housed within the Department of Political Science. The position assists the Election Administration Program Director by performing a variety of administrative tasks as assigned.
This position is approximately 20 hours per week.
**Essential Functions**
+ Receiving and reviewing manuscripts
+ Facilitating peer and practitioner reviews of academic manuscripts
+ Working with practitioner authors to develop articles
+ Editing all pieces
+ Coordinating the editorial team
+ Coordinating with type setting and printing
+ Website development for journal
+ Social media for journal
+ Facilitating the editorial board's annual meeting
+ Coordinating paper award committee
+ Conference presentations
+ Working with all back end connected to journal (ORCID , copyright, author agreements, mailings, etc.)
**Why Work at Auburn?**
+ **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
+ **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
+ **We're Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
+ **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
+ **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications
**Minimum Qualifications**
**Level I:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field
+ 0 years of experience
**Level II:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field
+ 2 years of experience in writing and editing communications/ publications and/or in journalism
**LevelIII :**
+ Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or related field
+ 4 years of experience in writing and editing communications/ publications and/or in journalism
**Substitutions allowed for Experience:**
Graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
**Minimum Skills and Abilities**
Knowledge of office rules, procedures and operations that require previous training and experience to perform.
**Minimum Technology Skills**
**Minimum License and Certifications**
None Required.
Desired Qualifications
**Desired Qualifications**
Editorial experience and understanding of the law and practice of election administration and experience or knowledge of Digital Object Identifiers, author copyright, and publishing.
Posting Detail Information
**Salary Range**
$18.83 - $41.24/hour
**Job Category**
Other
**Working Hours if Non-Traditional**
7:45AM - 4:45PM; days and times negotiable
**City position is located in:**
Auburn
**State position is located:**
Alabama
**List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position**
**Posting Date**
01/16/2026
**Closing Date**
**Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement**
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite ( to learn more.
**Special Instructions to Applicants**
**Quick Link for Internal Postings**
Needed to Apply**
**Required Documents**
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
**Optional Documents**
1. Other