Extra Help DPA Dissertation Editor

University of Illinois Springfield; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield seeks a Dissertation Editor to assist doctoral students in completing the dissertation publication process. You will edit for APA style, formatting, and provide feedback to ensure compliance with Graduate Office guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, with Master’s preferred, and strong writing, editing, and organizational skills. This is an Illinois-based, on-site position located in the state capital area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Interpersonal skills to work with diverse faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to handle sensitive documents with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assists with writing and APA/dissertation formatting.
• Performs formatting checks for dissertation submissions each semester.
• Provides feedback on required corrections to meet Graduate Office guidelines.
• Supports coordination and completion of dissertation processing.

Skills

APA style

Dissertation editing

Word & Adobe

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Word

Adobe Publication

Job description

About UIS

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Application deadline

12/4/2026

Hourly Rate

$30 - $35

Summary

The Dissertation Editor's role is to assist doctoral students to complete the dissertation publication process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with writing and APA/dissertation style formatting.
• Complete formatting checks for dissertation submissions each semester.
• Provides students and committee members with feedback of required corrections to adhere to Graduate Office guidelines until University standards are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DPA Director or the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Graduate Education to assist with coordination and completion of dissertation processing and completion.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Excellent oral and written communication using correct grammar, correct spelling, and professional style
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with faculty, students, and staff under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to interact with students from diverse academic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to work with interruptions in a multi-functional office
• Prompt, reliable, and professional at all times
• Detail oriented
• Ability to handle sensitive documents with discretion and judgment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of APA style and formatting
• Extensive understanding of the creation and editing of all sections of advanced research papers, charts, and graphs using Word
• Advanced computer knowledge and skills, including working with Word and Adobe publication software
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to carry out projects and daily assignments in a timely, efficient, accurate, and independent manner

Employment Policies and other information

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System

• You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
• Social Security benefit and
• Social Security benefit as a spouse
• Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***