Editorial Operations Lead — Submissions & Subscriptions

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor for the Annals of Mathematics. The role collaborates with the Managing Editor to administer editorial and production tasks, including submissions, editor assignments, and refereeing correspondence.

You will handle subscription and print order processes, coordinate with libraries and vendors, and generate reports on metrics. A Bachelor's degree and strong organizational skills are essential for this mid to senior level position in an

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in an academic environment.
• Experience with digital content platforms and database tools.
• Experience with website content management systems.
• Experience with University systems and software including PeopleSoft, Information Warehouse, PRIME, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with seven Editorial Board faculty and attend bi-monthly Board meetings.
• Daily processing of journal submissions, editor assignments, and refereeing correspondence.
• Manage subscription fulfillment, invoicing, and database updates in FileMaker.
• Process print orders, mailing lists, and shipping of issues.
• Communicate with subscription agents, university finance, and libraries worldwide.
• Prepare reports on subscription metrics and strategies to minimize cancellations.
• Process vendor invoices via the PRIME financial system.
• Update the Annals' website with subscription-related content.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

Job description

Princeton University is seeking an Assistant Managing Editor for the Annals of Mathematics. The role collaborates with the Managing Editor to administer editorial and production tasks, including submissions, editor assignments, and refereeing correspondence.

You will handle subscription and print order processes, coordinate with libraries and vendors, and generate reports on metrics. A Bachelor's degree and strong organizational skills are essential for this mid to senior level position in an