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How much do temporary academic editing jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary academic editing in the United States is $47,454.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $51,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTemporary Academic EditingTemporary Copy Editing
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees in academia or related fieldsUsually requires a bachelor's degree in relevant field or journalism
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, research organizations, publishing housesPublishing companies, media outlets, marketing agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in educational and research settingsCommon in publishing, media, and advertising industries
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing academic editing services or rolesPeople seeking general editing or proofreading roles

Temporary Academic Editing focuses on refining scholarly content, often requiring advanced degrees and working within academic or research environments. In contrast, Temporary Copy Editing involves editing various types of content for clarity, grammar, and style, typically in publishing or media settings. Both roles involve editing skills but serve different industries and require different expertise levels.

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Administrative Assistant I Temporary Pool

Administrative Assistant I Temporary Pool

Los Rios Community College District

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$21.02/hr

Temporary

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Los Rios Community College District rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

224th of 544 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Salary: $21.02 Hourly
Location : (DO) 1919 Spanos Ct, Sacramento, CA 95825
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: REQ01115
College: District Office
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Beginning (on or about): 07/01/2025
Hours per Week: To be determined.
Additional Salary Information: Not Applicable
Campus Website: https://losrios.edu/about-los-rios/our-values
Work Schedule: To be determined.NOTE: Short-term temporary employees shall not be employed for more than 135 days, or 960 hours, whichever is reached first, in any fiscal year.
Position Summary
Positions in this class are generally assigned to Dean level positions, and incumbents perform varied and complex administrative assistant and clerical tasks within a framework of standard policies and procedures with minimal oversight.
This position is filled on an "as needed" basis for all campuses/locations. Applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on District needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed once a year in July.
Applicants in this pool will remain active until the pool is refreshed and will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.
For a detailed job description for this temporary posting
Typical Duties
Assist administrator with office organization and detail and recommend operating practices and procedures to create new or to revise existing methods; implement systems to improve internal process in support of changing departmental and District needs, informing affected staff and providing training as needed; interview callers; answer inquiries requiring knowledge of college and District resources, activities, services, policies and procedures and refer inquiries as appropriate; provide information regarding college standards and procedures and assist in the coordination of services for students, staff, and the public; assist students and staff to resolve problems relating to special programs, student services records, or related complaints, referring to appropriate staff members; coordinate activities with other District offices; schedule meetings, conferences and appointments; assist with coordinating events; maintain calendars for managers and/or professional staff; make arrangements for travel, meetings, and conferences, and process travel claims; prepare materials for presentations and instruction; prepare records and reports for District and/or external agencies; independently prepare correspondence, memoranda, agendas, reports, technical requests, and other materials, including information of a confidential nature; prepare required District and departmental documents including, but not limited to, time sheets, reports, preliminary payroll records, travel forms, purchasing forms, requisitions, and workers compensation claim forms; assist with the monitoring and reconciliation of department and/or office budgets; order materials, supplies, and services and resolve issues encountered in the purchasing process to assure timely payment to vendors; maintain accurate records and databases; assist with the preparation of the college catalog for printing; assist in developing and publishing curriculum and committee calendars; prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence, memoranda, reports and other correspondence; take minutes at meetings exercising judgment and discretion in editing and composition; assist in preparing material for published class schedules, catalogs, student guides, newsletters, bulletins and registration; develop and maintain forms; verify and calculate full-time equivalency (FTE) and instructional load for faculty; track flex obligation for faculty; prepare adjunct faculty assignment paperwork and related documents; assist with coordination of department hiring and orientation processes; process mail; receive and accounts for fees; operate and maintain office equipment; serve on committees as assigned; have lead responsibility for temporary employees, including interviewing and training. Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience related to the duties of the position.
EDUCATION: One year of college level business, office technology, or related course work from an accredited institution may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)
Education must be from an accredited institution.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
  1. A Los Rios Community College District Application

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.
  • Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested, will be disqualified.
  • Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
  • Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
  • ONLY copies of transcripts from a US College/University or Foreign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. Please DO NOT include any foreign transcripts.
  • Individuals who have completed college/university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents, even if the foreign document has been accepted by another college/university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations
  • Graduate advising documents, certificate of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
Temporary employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours they work.
Click Here for the Temporary Employment Benefits Guide.

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