Technical Writer Intermediate Apply Now **Job Summary** The Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS) at the University of Michigan Medical School is seeking candidates for a part-time position of Technical Writer/Editorial Assistant to provide support to the editorial team of the open-access online journal, "Learning Health Systems." **Mission Statement** Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. **Responsibilities*** + Work with the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Associate Editor, and Associate Editors to track ~150 annual submissions per year, ensuring timely reviews. + Work with the publisher's (John Wiley & Sons) staff to oversee publication of ~ 60 accepted articles annually, ensuring each quarterly issue is published on schedule. + Collaborate with the publisher (John Wiley & Sons) on features, procedures, and publications. + Serve as an integral member of the journal's editorial team, supporting decisions, planning meetings, and marketing material development. + Coordinate special and supplemental issues with guest editors. + Work with the publisher to maintain website content. + Maintain mailing lists of journal readers. + Orient new Associate Editors and Editorial Board members. + Communicate with authors regarding submissions and manuscript requirements. + Manage special article types, including meeting abstract compendia. **Required Qualifications*** + 3+ years of experience as a technical writer/editor. + Bachelors degree in English, Communications, or a scientific or technical field related to the scope of the journal. + Demonstrated ability to work under time pressure to meet deadlines. + Experience in using online academic publishing systems is highly desirable. **Desired Qualifications*** + Ability to work collaboratively. + Ability to communicate with editorial team, article authors, reviewers, and publisher?s staff. **Modes of Work** Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **Background Screening** Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. **Application Deadline** Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. **U-M EEO/AA Statement** The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 260084 **Working Title** Technical Writer Intermediate **Job Title** Technical Writer Intermediate **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Hybrid **Full/Part Time** Part-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** Medical School **Department** MM DLHS Administration **Posting Begin/End Date** 2/10/2025 - 2/24/2025 **Career Interest** Communications & Marketing Apply Now