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PRINCIPLE DUTIES
Dissertation Copyediting
- Accurately read student dissertations for logic and consistency in a timely manner.
- Identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, format, style, and punctuation.
- Provide work samples that will assist students with formatting and style.
- Provide students with feedback about APA style and the requirements of TCS.
- Assist students with formatting margins, pagination, citations, layout, tables, figures, and appendices so that they adhere to all dissertation guidelines established by TCS.
- Ensure that all references are correctly formatted and that they have been correctly and consistently cited in the dissertation.
- Confer with students on what tasks they must perform to complete their dissertations.
- Answer student questions about copy editing, referencing and citations, formatting, and completing dissertation copy editing in a timely manner.
- Assist students with printing a high-quality, ready-to-bind dissertation.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student drafts, process, and progress.
- Retain all copies of student drafts, records, and correspondence until the student’s dissertation has been approved by The Chicago School.
- Maintain accurate and complete billing records.
- Respond to emails within 24 hours.
- Communicate as needed with Manuscript Preparation Manager regarding student progress.
- Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to student names and results.
- Uphold the highest standards of collegial and professional conduct with all members of TCS community
A Master Degree in English or similar field with experience teaching writing and/or editing (or the equivalent preparation) is preferred. Individuals with a BA and relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of English grammar and spelling and a working familiarity with APA writing style.
Excellent organizational, detail oriented, and communication skills are required. Applicants must also be able to work independently by email, phone , and Zoom.
Excellent computer skills, including mastery of MS Word, Excel, and Email, and Skype are required.
Compensation & Benefits This opportunity is budgeted at $35 per hour for the first 7 hours, $30 per hour there after per manuscript base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with limited exemptions, as a condition of employment.
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