Editorial and Administrative Assistant Job in Los Angeles 90010, California Us
EDITORIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Southwestern Law School offers an excellent career opportunity for an Editorial and administrative Assistant to work with the Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Programs. Primary duties include assisting with the administration, management, and editing of the Journal of Legal Education, a quarterly publication, and providing administrative support for Southwestern’s interdisciplinary academic programs. The ideal candidate will be a versatile self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and able to coordinate and manage multiple assignments and projects successfully. Strong written language skills are a must.
Editorial responsibilities for the Journal of Legal Education include but are not limited to:
- Receiving and tracking submitted articles;
- Communicating with authors; coordinating journal subscription databases including billing;
- Managing the journal production schedule; conducting research for current and future issues;
- Assisting with proofreading, citation checking, and style edits;
- Formatting issues using InDesign and Photoshop, and performing general office and administrative duties including handling telephones, scheduling meetings, document management, and other duties as required Ability to effectively multi-task and manage a high volume of work needed.
Administrative responsibilities for the Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Programs include but are not limited to: scheduling and preparing for meetings and campus events; preparing correspondence; and serving as a point of contact for Southwestern students and prospective applicants to the JD/MBA program with the Drucker School of Management and the Certificate Program with the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or related field with one year experience in student, academic or administrative services. The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal/written communication skills; strong organizational and planning abilities; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team; good judgment and accuracy. Proficiency in computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required along with experience with InDesign, Photoshop or similar desktop publishing programs.
Founded in 1911, Southwestern is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, American Bar Association-approved law school located in the Wilshire Center of Los Angeles on Wilshire Boulevard. Southwestern offers a collegial work environment in an academic setting and competitive salary and benefits program. For consideration, send cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and two non-returnable writing samples by email to jobs1@swlaw.edu . Additional information about the law school may be obtained by visiting www.swlaw.edu