Part-Time Dissertation Editor - EQUAL Lab

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Ethnographic and Qualitative (EQUAL) Mixed Methods Laboratory in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State University is seeking a dissertation editor who is fluent in English and Spanishto edit a dissertation regarding agricultural safety and health. The dissertation editor will assist with formatting data such as producing clean tables. Additionally, the dissertation editor will ensure the dissertation complies with necessary style guides and submission protocols. The project will involve working with data in Spanish so Spanishspeaking, reading, and writing fluency is required. Responsibilities and Research Project Support: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation Manage, reformat, enter, edit, merge and maintain data for analysis Work with quantitative data to make images that visualize data (e.g. tables, dendrograms) Clean and format tables Qualifications & Requirements: Fluency in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish Excellent bilingual written and reading communication skills Strong work ethic Detail oriented organizational skills Positive problem-solving attitude Excellent time management skills Experience working with community organizations and diverse populations Experience working with Latino/a communities Demonstrated knowledge of agricultural labor is a plus Experience in research or evaluation, quantitative and qualitative methods (preferred) To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume describing your qualifications for the job. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines