Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Editorial Assistant
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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Department Name: Norwegian
Unit Number (5 digits): 41483
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Kari Lie Dorer
Pay Rate (Check One) x Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
The Norwegian department is seeking an editorial assistant to assist a faculty member with a book manuscript on the Norwegian involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.
The assistant will focus on the formatting of some 400 footnotes in the Chicago Manual of Style. This position does not require Norwegian or Nordic language knowledge, but it could be helpful.
This position is ideal for a student who is seeking employment for spring semester only. Work hours are flexible but must be available to meet in person weekly. The position is for a total of 60 hours, if spread out evenly through the semester, 4 hours a week.
To apply, submit your updated resume, an unofficial transcript and a brief cover letter that outlines your background, interest and times available for work to via email to Kari Lie Dorer dorer@stolaf.edu. Review of applications will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and continue until the job is filled.

Transferable Skills:
•attend to detail
•writing and proofreading
•develop an in-depth understanding of materials in the library
•edit using the Chicago manual of style
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Format using publisher's guidelines
•Format footnotes, bibliography for consistency and accuracy
•Locate sources in the library (on-line and in person)
•Meet with faculty supervisor weekly
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
•Interest in writing, journalism, publishing, and/or research
•Attention to detail with respect to written language (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
•Ability to work with minimal supervision

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice. St Olaf College

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