This is a part-time, exempt position, responsible for working with Editors (especially two Editors-in-Chief), two editorial boards, and members of the professional team to manage two scientific journals.
Oversee all aspects of publishing for two peer-reviewed scientific journals, including planning, budgeting and operations.
Develop, manage and meet production and publishing schedules for journals.
Work closely with two Editors-in-Chief to provide ongoing publishing counsel.
Manage relationship(s) with journal publishing company.
Serve as primary customer service contact to provide support to authors and reviewers.
Recommend technical or operational advances to improve article delivery and reach
Assist with establishing editorial guidelines and scope
Maintain online submission and peer-review system, balancing speed with high quality
Prepare routine management reports and maintain master reference files for the Journals.
Requirements:
An energetic professional with a specific focus on the management and effective execution of SLAS scientific publishing.
A proactive listener who builds relationships with volunteers and elicits their ideas and support for current and future publishing endeavors.
A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach to the overall planning and execution of SLAS scientific publishing. Focused on increasing revenues and cost efficiencies while adding value for readers.
Ability to manage a variety of different working relationships.
Strong prioritization ability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior writing skills for all media.
Leadership, flexibility and creative problem-solving skills.
Professional demeanor and commitment to sound business ethics and integrity.
NOTES:
Telecommuting is allowed.
About SLAS
SLAS is a global community of more than 20,000 scientists—from academia, government and industry, collectively focused on leveraging the power of technology to achieve scientific objectives. We consider a primary part of our mission to unite great minds in science and technology for the advancement of all research. Every day, researchers, engineers, tech providers and related professionals utilize SLAS to exchange ideas, insight and answers to help tackle challenges old and new.
