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Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work on all aspects of manuscript processing and production for submissions to JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions & JACC: Case Reports. This includes but is not limited to checking in new and revised submissions; coordinating the peer review process; handling correspondence with authors, reviewers, and other parties; preparing manuscripts for production; and transmitting manuscripts to the publisher.
- Review, approve, and schedule releases for journal content on websites.
- Assist with the development and management of CME activities for the journals.
- Answer e-mails in shared email JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions & JACC: Case Reports accounts, working closely with authors, editors, and reviewers to make sure manuscripts are processed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Participate in testing journal websites and new online innovations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- At least one year of experience in publishing, preferably in peer review publishing.
- Strong organizational skills and administrative skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in time management, with the ability to adhere to strict publishing timelines and prioritizing tasks based on the deadlines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
- Strong computer skills, with working knowledge of word processing, scheduling, and spreadsheet programs.
- Ability to work well in a team environment with physicians, executives, contractors, and other staff.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks, with the ability to work within deadlines in a fast-paced editorial/publishing environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Some knowledge of STM and online publishing.
- Past experience working with online journal production tracking systems.
- Experience in the medical field; knowledge of the cardiovascular field highly desired.
About Us:
At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work.
We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for the past 70 years. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate culture that envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.
Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 56,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare please visit our site at: www.acc.org/jobs.
What We Offer:
ACC values all members of our College family, including ACC staff. As the foundation of the organization, ACC staff enjoy world-class benefits and a culture of work-life balance. Our benefit offerings include insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options), generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays), tuition assistance and a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service, and much more! You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings: https://www.acc.org/about-acc/jobs-at-the-acc. Please note that these offerings may change at any time.
COVID Considerations:
As an employer in the public health space, and an organization that serves members who are essential medical personnel, ACC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire. Proof of vaccination will be required. Individuals can request an exemption from this requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, and those requests for reasonable accommodations will be evaluated individually.
ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Crystal Nott, Sr. Director, People Resources & Engagement at cnott@acc.org or (202)375-6423.
