Operations Manager, Scientific Publishing

American Heart Association; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager for Scientific Publishing to lead efforts in enhancing the visibility and impact of scientific journals. This role involves project management, coordination of marketing activities, and collaboration with various departments to ensure alignment with the Association's goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creative content. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to improving health outcomes and fostering a supportive work environment. Join a team that values your contributions and invests in your professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of project management and communication experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipment of scientific journals' collateral for events.
• Manage electronic and social media presences of scientific journals.

Skills

Project Management

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Attention to Detail

Creative Content Appreciation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Social Media

Marketing Tools

Job description

Operations Manager, Scientific Publishing - Dallas, Texas

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Operations Manager. The location for this position is remote.

The Operations Manager works closely with the Vice President of Scientific Publishing as well as the 2 Senior Directors of Journal Operations on all Scientific Publishing Awards processes; and coordinates closely with managing editors, the Vice President, and the Senior Directors on all marketing and logistic activities to support both the Association scientific journals and the Association scientific statements and clinical practice guidelines as published by the Association scientific journals.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee shipment of Scientific Publishing and scientific journals’ collateral to all Association conferences and non-Association conferences where the Association will have an exhibit booth. Coordinate with the publisher for artwork for all support of activities and coordination of booth presence (with publisher as needed, and vendors).
2. With the Vice President, assist with the Association editor searches and renewals.
3. Work with the publisher to create collateral and review all journal collateral (digital and physical) for adherence to Association branding guidelines. Coordinate with other Association staff on scientific journals’ collateral and serve as Scientific Publishing liaison with Integrated Marketing as well as other departments (e.g., Association Membership).
4. Manage all electronic and social media presences of the scientific journals and develop appropriate campaigns, working with the Vice President, Senior Directors of Journal Operations, and managing editors and, most importantly, the publisher; and serve as liaison with rest of the Association for such activity.
5. Manage all scientific journals’ awards, ensuring documentation is maintained, and oversee awards such as the Joseph Vita award and others.
6. Oversee the editorial goals process and obtain operational and metric reports a minimum of 2 times per year to support Scientific Publishing Committee meetings, and other reports as requested.
7. Other duties as assigned to support the scientific journals and scientific statements/clinical practice guidelines programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Three (3) years of the following experience:

• Strong, and proven project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and taking responsibility for projects and actions as well as anticipation of next steps is crucial.
• Appreciation for the creative content, understanding how the scientific journals, the scientific statements, and clinical practice guidelines connect to bigger publishing and Association goals and being able to own those connections and develop new ideas as understanding develops.

Preferred Qualification:

• One (1) year of experience with social media, marketing efforts, and branding requirements.

Compensation

Expected pay range will be $75,000 to $80,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.

Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.

Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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Posted Date 4 days ago (1/29/2025 2:06 PM)