Editorial Assistant

Elsevier Health Sciences, seeks a part-time Editorial Assistant in our Rockville, MD office. We are looking for a confident, self-motivated individual who can juggle multiple projects and interact and communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, authors and customers.

We offer an excellent working environment, compensation, and the opportunity to contribute to our world-renowned health science publishing. EOE.
Responsibilities:

Provide adequate support to editorial team that will enable achievement of departmental goals.

Handle administrative tasks, such as: update and maintain reports; keep accurate records and files; arrange travel and schedule meetings; and coordinate and convey information to/from outside contacts and internal ESI staff.
Undertake editorial duties, such as: obtain permissions; compile contributor affiliations; obtain missing material from authors; prepare and mail contributor packets; process and log manuscripts.
REQUIREMENTS


Ability to work toward and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow through on assignments with multiple phases.

Eye for detail, attention to accuracy, creative problem solving, good grammar and spelling.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Solid Word, Excel, and internet research skills.

Accurate typing with speed of at least 60 wpm.
Degree in science, English, or a related area and one year or more of related work experience, preferred.

For consideration, please visit our website and apply online. Our website address is: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/job_search.careers