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Auburn University

Communications Editor - Election Center Admin (Part-time)

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831

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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 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

Level III

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 Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications None Required.

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 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM; days and times negotiable City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama

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 their

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