Job Title: Associate Editor
Department: Journal of Independent Study and Research - Management Sciences & Social Sciences (JISR-MSSE)
Qualification: Master's degree in Management Sciences or Social Sciences (18 years of education) or closely related field
Experience: Minimum 8 years of overall professional experience, out of which at least 4 years must be in a relevant editorial role within an academic journal at a reputable higher education institution or well-established organization.

Job Description:
. Work closely with the Editor to ensure smooth and timely publication of Journal of Independent Study and Research (JISR).
. Manage and maintain the JISR office, ensuring effective coordination and communication among all stakeholders.
. Proofread and edit submitted manuscripts/articles for language, style, structure, and overall academic quality.
. Facilitate the blind peer-review process by coordinating with reviewers and the Editor.
. Communicate with authors regarding reviewers' comments, required revisions, and editorial decisions; assess whether reviewer concerns have been adequately addressed and perform final editorial checks prior to approval.
. Liaise among authors, reviewers, the Editor, and the publisher publication process.
. Determine publication sequence and priority for accepted manuscripts in coordination with the Editor and publisher.
. Evaluate all submitted materials objectively, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and avoiding bias, conflicts of interest, or external influence in editorial decisions.
. Prepare quarterly progress and status reports of the Journal for periodic review meetings, in coordination with the Editor.
. Compile, maintain, and back up complete records of submissions, reviewer feedback, correspondence, and publication details.
. Explore and recommend electronic publishing platforms and innovative dissemination methods to enhance academic visibility and engagement.
. Proofread and edit other publishing content [e.g., advertisements, website content, and related materials) as and when required by SZABIST management.