Publications Coordinator Jewish Quarterly Review, Herbert D. Katz Center Advanced

Publications Coordinator for the Jewish Quarterly Review, Herbert

D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies University Overview

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Editor Assistant

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.

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.

• Coordinate the peer review and publication process for the Jewish Quarterly Review, including communications with authors,reviewers, and editors; submission review; image and permissionsmanagement; and troubleshooting of the online submissionsystem.
• Manage editorial and publication documents throughout theediting, 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; andensure 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'sjournal and Penn Press book series, including creating content forthe journal blog and promoting new publications.

• 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 trackingsoftwares 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 andmake independent decisions.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

School of Arts and Sciences

$50,366.00 - $63,000.00 Annual Rate

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