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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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00