Peer Review Coordinator American Psychological Association 44 reviews - Washington, DC The Peer Review Coordinator is a skilled communicator and customer service representative, ensuring a high-quality peer review process for authors, reviewers, and editors. The Peer Review Coordinator is responsible for facilitating all aspects of peer review within their journal portfolio, including solving problems through careful analysis and enhancement of existing procedures, while demonstrating a mastery of all relevant technical systems. Education and Experience: * Bachelors degree in Psychology, English, or related field required, preferably with 1-2 years of experience in scholarly publications that includes knowledge of the editorial and peer review process and working with a sensitive customer base, such as scholarly authors and scientific editors. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) are necessary. * Experience in a high-profile, deadline driven environment required. Responsibilities: * Communicates daily with editors, authors, and reviewers, as well as APA Journals staff to facilitate the peer review process for the assigned portfolio. * Provides extensive technical support and troubleshooting for and training in Editorial Manager. * Navigates sensitive issues arising from the peer review process. The success of the APAs relationship with its high-profile constituency requires timely, accurate, sensitive, thoughtful, communication consistent with APA policy and procedures. * Prepares reports on peer review statistics using Editorial Manager for editors and APA staff. * Solves problems arising in the peer review process, including permissions issues and discrepancies between policy and practice, as well as working with appropriate members of other teams to resolve said problems. * Facilitates peer review by processing manuscripts for journal and APA compliance, enforcing deadlines, securing appropriate paperwork, monitoring journal performance, and introducing workflow efficiencies where possible. Location: The American Psychological Association, located at 750 First St NE, Washington D.C., was named a 2014 recipient of the Washington Post Top Workplace. It is metro accessible from the Red Line. Application Instructions: Qualified candidates must apply online through APAs applicant system and attach a cover letter and resume specifying your salary requirements. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us. The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law. 12 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Emergency Management Specialist (Preparedness... Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC usajobs.gov - 13 hours ago Mailroom Coordinator I Canon Business Process Services, Inc. Washington, DC 10 hours ago EBC Coordinator World Wide Technology, Inc. Washington, DC 10 hours ago Manager Chicago Search Group Washington, DC 1 day ago Manager, Statistics The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Arlington, VA 11 hours ago * Peer Review Coordinator jobs in Washington, DC * Jobs at American Psychological Association in Washington, DC * Peer Review Coordinator salaries in Washington, DC American Psychological Association 44 reviews The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States.... Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume