[Hiring] Peer Review Coordinator @American Psychological Association

Role Description

The Peer Review Coordinator is a skilled communicator and customer service representative, who ensures a high-quality peer review process for authors, reviewers, and editors. The Peer Review Coordinator is an expert in peer review policy and is responsible for facilitating all aspects of peer review within their journal portfolio, including:

• Solving problems through careful analysis and enhancement of existing procedures.
• Demonstrating mastery of all relevant technical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, English, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in scholarly publications, including knowledge of the editorial and peer review process.
• Experience working with a sensitive customer base, such as scholarly authors and scientific editors.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience in a high-profile, deadline-driven environment.
• Candidates may substitute 4-6 years of work experience in scholarly publications for the required education.

Requirements

• Microsoft Word (User)
• Microsoft Excel (User)
• Email programs (User)
• Adobe Acrobat (User)
• Editorial Manager (preferred)
• iThenticate (preferred)
• DocuSign (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensures a timely, ethical editorial workflow for the assigned portfolio.
• Communicates daily with editors, authors, and reviewers, as well as APA Journals staff regarding the peer review process.
• Manages manuscript submission process from initial author submission through peer review to post-acceptance preparation for production.
• Reviews all submitted manuscripts for adherence to each journal’s submission requirements and compliance with APA policies.
• Enforces deadlines, secures appropriate paperwork, monitors journal performance, and introduces workflow efficiencies.
• Provides extensive technical support and troubleshooting for and training in the peer review system, Editorial Manager.
• Prepares reports on editorial statistics for editors and APA staff.
• Solves problems and navigates sensitive issues arising in the peer review process.
• Designs departmental process improvements and leads training sessions for the team.
• Works as a team with Production Editors and Associate Publishers to develop journal-wide solutions for various issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Outpatient mental health benefit
• Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays
• Family/Medical Leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• And more

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates must apply online through APA’s applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration.

Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.