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The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) is the largest society in the world for professionals in the field of operations research (O.R.), management science, and analytics. INFORMS publishes 17 highly regarded, scholarly peer-reviewed journals; https://www.informs.org/Publications/INFORMS-Journals. This position works on, participates in, and develops a range of internal and external processes to meet the needs of the Publications Department and provide support through the various stages of the publication process of INFORMS' journals and its associated publications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities Supports Publications Department with journal-related tasks as needed, including documenting volunteer service in INFORMS' association management software, managing departmental meeting logistics, and maintaining departmental supplies and inventory Serves as the vendor liaison for all departmental invoicing; processes and prepares all Publications Department invoices for publications director approval Oversees author billing (open access, color figures) and coordinates with production vendor to authorize publication following payment confirmation Reviews and approves articles and issues for online posting through Atypon Uses vendor software (Atypon) to initiate free access tokens to predetermined journal content Updates the journal shipping schedule on a monthly basis and maintains on SharePoint Maintains INFORMS reference library and works with vendors to bind volumes on a yearly/as-needed basis Oversees press runs and overage orders and maintains appropriate levels of warehouse inventories Prepares and sends authors final PDFs of their published articles upon request Works with staff and vendors to manage production of special acknowledgement plaques and awards Distributes advance-printed issues to designated staff; shelves first-class copies for INFORMS archive Filters communications to appropriate publications staff Prepares and files annual journal Statement of Ownership forms with the U.S. Postal Service Coordinates with publications staff on execution and distribution of editorial service awards

Additional Responsibilities:

Editorial Search and Review Committee support Supports Publications Department liaison for all editorial search and review committees Works directly with committee chairs to provide administrative and logistics support as required, including scheduling meetings, coordinating with marketing staff to disseminate calls for nominations and community surveys, and coordinating with appropriate publications staff to deliver editorial performance data as requested Provides guidance to committee chairs on search and review policy and procedures, expected timelines, and best practices Keeps the publications director abreast of all committee transactions and deliberations

Additional Responsibilities:

Copyrights and Permissions Assesses and processes all requests for permission to reprint/reuse INFORMS intellectual property Updates, expands, and clarifies reprint permission policies with publications director Surveys and communicates with other publishers regarding questions and changes in policies Supports publications staff on use of copyrighted materials in INFORMS publications All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy Highly organized and flexible Ability to communicate with individuals on many levels as required by the various duties and responsibilities described above Ability to work independently, set priorities, multitask, and meet changing deadlines Knowledge of fonts, typesetting styles, proofreading marks, and publishing industry • Experience with Internet and computer software, including Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and other software as needed Ability to meet strict deadlines • Positive, collaborative attitude and a commitment to contributing to a supportive and productive team environment that is welcoming and inclusive. Discretion to handle confidential information, particularly as liaison for publications search and review committees, and use sound judgment and tact in correspondence

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree preferred with 1-3-years' experience in scientific and/or scholarly publication or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Catonsville, MD 21228