Graduate Publication Specialist

Graduate Publication Specialist Belhaven University is an innovative and academically progressive institution built on the timeless principles of scholarship service and biblical truth. Since its founding Belhaven University has sought to fulfill the mission expressed in its motto t o serve not to be served. Our Standard is Christ" is the identifier of Belhaven University because as an institution we are committed to honoring the Lord in all we do. Located in Jackson Mississippi we are one of Americas most innovative and fastest growing private schools serving nearly 3500 undergraduate and graduate students. This includes the 940 traditional students in Jackson. Belhaven University was an early innovator in accelerated adult education and has equally led the way among Christian schools in establishing robust online degree programs. Position Overview The employee in this full -time position will work under the supervision of the Publication Coordinator for Doctoral Studies to perform the steps necessary for the publication of approved dissertations from the School of Education and the School of Business Administration. Responsibilities This announcement covers most of the significant duties performed by the position. Still it does not include other work t hat may be similar related to or a logical assignment for the position. • Establish and execute a tracking system for the publication of Belhaven University dissertations • Review successfully defended dissertations for the completion of acceptable post -oral defense revisions. • Review successfully defended dissertations for compliance with the American Psychological Association Publication Manual 7th edition and Belhaven University dissertation standards . • Collect faculty and administrators signatures remotely or in -person for successfully defended dissertations. • Submit dissertations to ProQuest for publication and track the successful publication of the dissertations . • Order printed and bound copies of dissertations and distribute bound copies to the graduate the committee chair the appropriate degree -granting School and the Belhaven University library . • Communicate with graduates ProQuest the preferred printer and University personnel to complete the tasks assigned to the position. • Provide written weekly reports to the Publication C oordinator on work-in -progress and dissertations in the publication queue . • When needed assist the Publication Coordinator with the review of yet -to-be-defended dissertations. Qualifications • The successful candidate must articulate a Christian worldview in their area of service and must fully support the University Vision Mission and Statement of Faith. httpswww.belhaven.eduaboutmi ssion • Minimum of a bachelors degree graduate school experience preferred • Knowledge of American Psychological Association Publication Manual 7th edition standards proficiency preferred • Proofreadingediting skills • Careful attention to detail required • Recordkeeping skillsorganizational skills • Excellent written communication skills • Proficient in using Microsoft Word software and performing simple internet searches • Ability to foster pleasant professional work relationships Application Process To be considered for this position a complete a pplication packet must be received. The complete application packet will include the following • Letter of Intent including an explanation of how your prior experience fulfills the above responsibilities and qualifications • Resume • Please prepare a brief account no more than 750 words of your spiritual pilgrimage including the time and circumstances surrounding your becoming a believer in Christ and your current relationship with Christ. Please click on this link . httpswww.belhaven.edupdfsemploymentletter -of-employment -commitment.pdf To review Belhaven Universitys Commitment Statement including our employees expectations. Should you receive a job offer you will be asked to sign to accept this. commitment. Email the complete application packet to Dr. Monica French Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs mfrenchbelhaven.edu Employment at Belhaven University is contingent upon the results of an independent background check.