Editorial and Publications Manager

POSITION POSTING/MARKETING STATEMENT

Information in this statement is NOT intended to be all-encompassing or to address all responsibilities of the position.

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority seeks an Editorial and Publications Manager to oversee the editorial direction and publication management of all research proposals, reports, and related documents produced by the Research & Analysis (R&A) Unit. The selected candidate must have the ability to provide meaningful feedback on the methodological rigor and content of the research. The selected candidate will collaborate with research center staff to maintain quality control and adherence to research and publication standards. The Editorial and Publications Manager will manage the entire editorial process, from initial feedback to final publication, ensuring all steps are aligned with internal guidelines and best practices. 

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in a social science and research-focused field (e.g., criminal justice, sociology, public policy, statistics) with demonstrated experience in research design and methodology. 
• Minimum of 5 years of editorial experience in an academic or research setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback on both writing and content as demonstrated by one year of overseeing and collaborating with junior staff on written work and presentations.
• Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies as evidenced by one year of experience in developing research designs in criminology, community psychology, sociology or other relevant disciplines.

• Strong organizational skills with experience managing complex projects and deadlines as demonstrated by one year of experience in project management.

• Familiarity with both technical and non-technical research writing as evidenced by one peer reviewed journal article authored.

• One year experience coordinating editorial teams and facilitating meetings.
• Review of writing sample. Candidate must present a 2-3 page sample of their writing, as the sole author, on a social science research topic that conforms to APA citation style.

Employment Conditions

• U.S. Citizenship or Residency Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 
• Technology Requirements: Must have a device with high-speed Internet access, a working microphone, and a webcam for participating in virtual meetings. 
• Autonomous Work: Ability to work independently and manage administrative and financial tasks with minimal supervision. 
• Availability for Check-ins and Coordination: Must be available for regular check-ins and to support coordination with other units and external agencies. 
• Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel within Illinois or across the United States as needed to attend meetings and support event coordination.