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Position Number: 5445509
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Assistant Editor, Jane Addams Papers Project

Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202300178

Core: Teaching & Learning Core

Department: HGS

Opening Date: 7/18/2024

Closing Date

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Examples of Duties

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
Full-time, 12-month, unclassified (AFT) position with expected work hours of 35 hours per week. Primarily hours are 8:30AM - 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. Work hours/shifts/days are subject to change regularly as directed by the supervisor to meet the operational needs of the unit. Evenings and weekend hours are also necessary based on programmatic needs.

The Jane Addams Papers Project is a multi-year documentary editing project sponsored by Ramapo College of New Jersey with a mission to create a digital edition of Addams's correspondence, diaries and writings covering 1901-1935, and publish Volumes 4-7 of the Selected Papers of Jane Addams. The Project is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, and others. For more about the project see https://janeaddams.ramapo.edu/.

Salary - $53k-$66k
AFT - U18 -Steps 1-6
Internal Applicant's salary will be based on Union Contract Negotiations

Job Summary
The project seeks an assistant editor for a grant funded full-time position. The successful candidate will work in-person with the project's director at Ramapo College of New Jersey, in Mahwah, NJ. This position is not eligible for remote work. The assistant editor's responsibilities will primarily support work on the Jane Addams Digital Edition. Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Assistant Editor verifies transcriptions and metadata, supervises and trains student employees, conducts research, and assists in all phases of implementing editorial practice at the project. The Assistant Editor also assists with grants and project promotion.
Examples of Duties

Assist the editor with the development of editorial practice for both the Jane Addams Digital Edition (using Omeka Classic) and the Selected Papers of Jane Addams.
Verify transcriptions and Dublin Core metadata according to the editorial practices established by the Project.
Conduct biographical research and other related research for annotation and identification of topics related to Addams documents. This includes occasional archival research and travel to archival collections.
Train and supervise 10-15 undergraduate student workers in the creation of metadata and transcriptions. Run training sessions as needed.
Manage the Project's copyright search and clearance process.
Manage the Project's social media outreach, work with students and guest authors to develop content for the project website and social media posts.
Participate in scholarly conferences to advance the Project's profile.
Assist the editor with grant writing and reporting, review proposals, help identify new sources of funding.

Qualifications

Requirements

Master's Degree in history, library science, digital humanities, or a related field.
Must be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse faculty, researchers, students, and staff.
Proficiency in general office computing.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Abilities

Experience working in documentary editing.
Experience with Omeka Classic and Dublin Core metadata standards.
Familiarity with women's history, the history of the Progressive Era, welfare history, or the history of the peace movement.
Experience in research skills, using newspaper, genealogy, and research databases.
Evidence of ongoing professional development and professional activity.
Proficiency with social media platforms, contact management systems.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo/jobs/4583980/assistant-editor-jane-addams-papers-project

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