Role & responsibilities
The Editorial Assistant will be part of our editorial support teams with the primary responsibility of managing a set of journals.
Ensure the smooth operation of the journals through collaboration with editors and publisher staff.
Guide manuscripts through an online platform from initial submission through to final editorial decision.
Perform technical and administrative checks on manuscripts for compliance with the journals standard after submission, revision, and acceptance.
Manage high volume of internal and external e-mail correspondence, providing exceptional customer service to authors, reviewers, and staff.
Monitor the peer review process with a goal of timely completion of tasks by various stakeholders.
Prepare accurate,
regular status reports to provide performance overview for key stakeholders
Preferred candidate profile
Graduate or Postgraduate in Science
Excellent communication (particularly in English)
Required Skills
Digital literacy: Valuable working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Excel
Candidate must be a team player but be able to work on their own initiative and with minimal supervision
Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and meet deadlines
Possess an enthusiastic attitude, excellent analytical skill and the ability to pay close attention to detail