Academic Editor & Process Manager

Meridian University • Los Angeles, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Meridian University is seeking a detail-oriented team member to join the Scholarship Team, supporting doctoral students through the writing, editing, review, and tracking processes for dissertations and clinical case studies. This full-time role combines academic editing expertise with student support, library and research coordination, and process management to ensure high-quality manuscripts for publication. Full-Time Position Classification: Full Time Base Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-5:15pm Pacific Time Location: Los Angeles Campus in Santa Monica, CA Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance: Meridian covers 100% of employee's insurance premiums 401(k) PTO Sick Time: 6 days accrued per year Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays per year Perks: Wellbeing and Development Subscriptions: Meridian pays for subscriptions to Spotify, Calm, and Audible Meals: Weekly catered team lunches and stipend for coffee and snacks Experience with the following software tools is optimal: Salesforce Microsoft Office 365, including Microsoft Teams EBSCO and ProQuest

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in English, Education, Psychology, or related field
• 3+ years of professional editing experience , preferably with academic manuscripts or dissertations
• Strong knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and academic citation standards
• Process management experience with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify both macro and micro-level writing issues
• Experience with case management or ticketing systems (Salesforce experience strongly preferred)
• Excellent written communication skills for providing clear, constructive feedback
• Self-management capabilities with ability to work independently and track your own deliverables
• Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to refine processes based on data and feedback

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD)
• Experience supporting doctoral students through dissertation or thesis completion
• Familiarity with transformative learning or depth psychology approaches
• Experience in higher education administration or academic services
• Knowledge of APA or other academic style guides in addition to Chicago
• Background in project management with exposure to quality assurance frameworks
• Alignment with Meridian's Core Values

Responsibilities

• Conduct Content, Format & Style, and Bindery reviews of dissertation and clinical case study manuscripts
• Provide detailed feedback using Meridian's checklists, Chicago Manual of Style (9th ed.), and graduate-level writing standards
• Review manuscripts for spelling, grammar, clarity, citation formatting, and adherence to academic standards
• Manage review timelines and turnaround commitments (10-day standard for content reviews)
• Track cumulative editing hours and make approval/denial recommendations to the Doctoral Projects Advisory Coordinating Committee (DPACC)
• Respond to student cases regarding writing, formatting, research, and citation questions
• Provide guidance on accessing library resources, databases, and research materials
• Support students through the multi-stage review process with clear, constructive feedback
• Create decision letters explaining next steps and required revisions
• Maintain visible, reliable systems using Salesforce case management and institutional tools
• Create Escalated Case Analyses (ECAs) with detailed review findings and recommendations
• Coordinate with the DPACC, Student Services Team, and faculty on manuscript workflows
• Use timers and productivity tracking to ensure efficient use of institutional resources
• Follow established frameworks for Content Review, Format & Style Review, and Bindery Review processes
• Assist students in navigating proprietary databases and locating scholarly sources
• Provide guidance on research organization software and word processing tools
• Support access to hard-to-find resources and interlibrary loan requests

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance: Meridian covers 100% of employee's insurance premiums
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Sick Time: 6 days accrued per year
• Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays per year
• Perks: Wellbeing and Development Subscriptions: Meridian pays for subscriptions to Spotify, Calm, and Audible
• Meals: Weekly catered team lunches and stipend for coffee and snacks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees