Remote Peer Review Coordinator — Editorial Workflow

APA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid personal/vacation time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

APA in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Peer Review Coordinator to manage the peer review process ensuring high-quality editorial workflows. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related fields along with strong communication and customer service skills.

This role provides an opportunity for remote work as defined in APA’s policy. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include a flexible schedule, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in scholarly publications.
• Knowledge of the editorial and peer review process.
• Experience in a high-profile, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a timely, ethical editorial workflow for the assigned portfolio.
• Communicates with editors, authors, and reviewers regarding the peer review process.
• Manages manuscript submission process from initial submission to production.
• Provides extensive technical support for Editorial Manager.
• Prepares reports on editorial statistics for editors and staff.
• Designs departmental process improvements and conducts training sessions.
• Works with Production Editors to develop journal-wide solutions.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication (written and verbal)

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, English, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Editorial Manager

iThenticate

DocuSign

Job description

APA in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Peer Review Coordinator to manage the peer review process ensuring high-quality editorial workflows. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related fields along with strong communication and customer service skills.

This role provides an opportunity for remote work as defined in APA’s policy. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include a flexible schedule, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.