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Open Publishing Programming

The Open Publishing Program Specialist supports the establishment and growth of Open Education Infrastructure services; is responsible for ensuring that the current publications (journals, bibliographies, monographs, and other publications) are supported and maintained following established guidelines; reviews and identifies new publications; ensures accessibility requirements are met for publications.

• Develop, market, oversee, and evaluate the Libraries Open Publishing services, to include but not limited to publishing environments, platforms, policies, and business models within open access and digital publishing
• Perform various publishing tasks such as data preparation, editing content, and testing functionality
• Serve as the product owner for Open Publishing software; identify enhancements to existing systems; define requirements and specifications
• Provide content and technology support to journal publications, which includes minor layout editing, DOI registration, and basic web design
• Provide content migration and production support for bibliography, topical web portal, and monograph publications
• Comply with accessibility standards, contractual obligations, copyright, and style and standard guidelines
• Compile data surrounding the use and cost of educational materials across the University to aid in strategic planning
• Explore opportunities to provide expanded open publishing services
• Foster collaboration between the Libraries Open Publishing Program and the Penn State Press
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00