Publications Coordinator for the Jewish Quarterly Review,
Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies
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Posted Job Title
Publications Coordinator for the Jewish Quarterly Review, Herbert
D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies
Job Profile Title
Editor Assistant
Job Description Summary
The Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of
Pennsylvania is hiring a Publications Coordinator to serve
primarily as the manager of the Jewish Quarterly Review, and also
of the new Katz Center edited volume series: Conversations and
Advances in Judaic Studies, both published by the University of
Pennsylvania Press.
This person will work closely with the editors of the journal and
book series respectively, be responsible for all aspects of
coordinating the management of manuscripts and peer review, and
will serve as point person for authors and reviewers; they will
oversee all parts of the movement of the manuscripts into press,
coordinating with Penn Press, and shepherding the stages of between
submission and production. This person will also coordinate with
the communications team to promote the Center's publications
through social media, blogging, and other means.
Job Description
The Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the
University of Pennsylvania is driven by the mission to deepen and
broaden the understanding of Jewish history, texts, cultures,
ideas, and experiences. The research it supports spans all periods
of Jewish history, from distant antiquity through to the present
day; it reaches into every part of the globe where Jews have lived,
and it is grounded in a wide range of disciplines and approaches.
Over the decades, after supporting hundreds of scholars and untold
numbers of discoveries and publications, it has earned a reputation
as the nation's preeminent research center in the study of Jewish
history and culture.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the peer review and publication process for the
Jewish Quarterly Review, including communications with authors,
reviewers, and editors; submission review; image and permissions
management; and troubleshooting of the online submission
system.
Manage editorial and publication documents throughout the
editing, copy editing, proofing, and publication processes,
ensuring accurate version control and timely completion of
deliverables.
Serve as a primary point of contact for authors, editors,
reviewers, Penn Press, and other external stakeholders, responding
to inquiries and coordinating communications as appropriate.
Maintain journal and publication records, including submission,
publication, and contact data; prepare reports as needed; and
ensure accurate and organized documentation.
Provide publication support for edited fellowship volumes,
coordinating timelines and communications with editors and authors;
managing images and permissions; coordinating with Penn Press; and
overseeing copy edits, proofs, and final manuscript
preparation.
Manage social media and publicity initiatives for the Center's
journal and Penn Press book series, including creating content for
the journal blog and promoting new publications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent
combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience in academic publishing and manuscript tracking
softwares a plus. A Ph.D. in a humanistic field is preferred.
Previous knowledge of Jewish studies is not required.
- The successful candidate must be detail oriented, organized,
and have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Essential is good judgment and the ability to work autonomously and
make independent decisions.
*For consideration, please submit a cover letter as well as a
resume in the CV section of your application. You can upload
multiple documents to the "Resume/CV" section.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$50,366.00 - $63,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,
experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the
requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges
based on external market data for the job's level. Internal
organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
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