The Johns Hopkins University is hiring: Publisher Partnerships Coordinator in Ba

Overview

Project MUSE, a division of Johns Hopkins University Press, seeks a Publisher Partnerships Coordinator. The Publisher Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for working collaboratively with non-profit scholarly publishers who participate in the Project MUSE platform. The position will join a team committed to bringing the benefits of discovery to the world by providing global access, impact, and influence for the scholarship we publish and distribute. The role helps ensure the Press leads in selecting and developing innovative ideas and scholarship, embracing transformative technologies to enhance discovery and learning, and connecting people to trusted knowledge from global researchers, scholars, and educators.

The Press is committed to honoring every person’s inherent dignity and making that the foundation of our culture. We promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. We strive to publish courageously and support stakeholders while envisioning a future where knowledge enriches the lives of all. The successful candidate will join a welcoming, inclusive community that values diverse perspectives.

The starting salary range for this position is $53,800 to $74,100.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as general contact for publisher partners.
• Coordinate communication strategies with publisher partners across mediums including email, newsletters, virtual and in-person meetings, conference appearances, and other contexts.
• Respond to new publisher applications for journals, books, and other content.
• Oversee collection curation and development. Consult across departments and with publishers to identify opportunities for new content that will support MUSE’s growth and inform acquisitions.
• Onboard new publishers who join MUSE and provide orientations for new and prospective publishing partners in concert with the Production team.
• Conduct market research projects on content acquisitions/sales opportunities and summarize results.
• Draft and maintain SOPs for Library and Publisher Partnerships department processes to improve workflows, efficiencies, and communications.
• Maintain contracts filing system for publisher agreements.
• Participate in the annual Publisher Business Meeting and other internal and external-facing webinars and events.
• Represent MUSE at conferences and other events as needed.
• Hire and manage JHU student workers.
• Weave diversity, equity, inclusion, and access principles into all aspects of the work.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to explain technical concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to quickly learn new subjects in a fast-changing industry, and absorb and communicate new information.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills including using analytics to drive decisions.
• Creative thinker, embracing new ideas, and passionate about developing the potential of Hopkins Press.
• Inclusive in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Excel in effective use of resources; self-aware of strengths and weaknesses.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

• Copywriting - High
• Digital Communications - High
• Project Coordination - Medium
• Writing - High

Classified Title: Publisher Partnerships Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC

Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Homewood Campus

Department name: MUSE Collection Development & Public Relations

Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will depend on multiple factors, including location, skills, and experience. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow the JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude employment. The university will review the date, nature, and relevance of any conviction on an individual basis.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodation Information
If you require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office. For TTY users, please call 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit the accessibility site.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions in Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons. SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination. For additional information, see the provided links.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus.
Pre-employment physical for clinical areas or roles involving research subjects may require documentation of immune status against certain diseases and vaccines, provided at no cost in our Occupational Health office.