Sociology Department Academic Editorial Assistant for Prof. Deidre Hill Butler Work Study

Overview The Academic Editorial Assistant supports Prof. Deidre Hill Butler with academic writing, research organization, copyediting, conference presentations, and scholarly communication projects. The role is ideal for students interested in academic writing, research, editing, publishing, digital organization, and graduate school preparation. Responsibilities Read and review first drafts of academic articles, book chapters, conference papers, and related scholarly materials. Provide basic copyediting support, including grammar, clarity, organization, formatting, and consistency. Assist with preparing first drafts of conference PowerPoint presentations based on Prof. Hill Butler’s research, articles, chapters, or presentation outlines. Use Canva to help design academic posters, event flyers, and visual materials. Support the organization of academic references, notes, article drafts, and research materials. Learn and apply basic citation and reference formatting in American Sociological Association Style and Chicago Style. Learn how to use RefWorks to organize academic articles, citations, and research bibliographies. Assist with proofreading, formatting, and preparing documents for workshops, conferences, or publication‑related projects. Work collaboratively with Prof. Hill Butler while also completing assigned tasks independently after training. Qualifications Strong writing, reading, and basic copyediting skills. Familiarity with Canva for posters, flyers, or visual design. Familiarity with PowerPoint for academic or conference presentations. Interest in academic writing, research, publishing, or graduate school preparation. Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized. Willingness to learn American Sociological Association Style, Chicago Style, and RefWorks. Good communication and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently after the training period. Position Details Department: Sociology, Africana, Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Location: Lippman Hall and Zoom Supervisor: Deidre Hill Butler Hours/Shifts available: 6 Rate of pay: $9.70 per hour Number of positions available: 2 Equal Opportunity Employer Union College is an equal‑opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity and inclusiveness. #J-18808-Ljbffr LM Wind Power / GE