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Administrative Assistant, Editorial Coordinator

Smith College💼 Full-time💰 $22–$22🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Support the operations of the academic journal Meridians, serving as the primary liaison for authors, reviewers, and the press while managing editorial workflows and administrative tasks.

Role type

Editorial Office Assistant / Administrative Coordinator

Builds

Academic journal issues, newsletters, and digital content for a feminist and transnational studies publication

Domain

Higher Education / Academic Publishing / Social Sciences

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Editorial workflow coordination, copy-editing, proof-reading, fact-checking, event logistics, student worker supervision, calendar management, graphic design, social media management, CMS management

Preferred skills

Budget management, experience supporting faculty and undergraduate research, advanced degree in WGSS or related fields, multilingualism

Technologies

ScholarOne, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Wordpress, Canva, Mailchimp, Zoom

Responsibilities

Coordinate submission intake, peer reviewer assignments, and issue content development; manage editorial communications and marketing materials; oversee event logistics and space scheduling; supervise student interns; provide executive support to the Editor

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on operational support

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