Scholarly Communications Coordinator, University Library

Opt For Healthy Living; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 47,764 - 58,221; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Personal holiday

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking a Scholarly Communications Coordinator in the University Library. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the institution's repository, ScholarWorks, with emphasis on accessibility compliance and metadata management.

The position involves collaboration with library staff and faculty to ensure open access and permissions are properly handled. Responsibilities include preparing documents for ScholarWorks, editing metadata, researching

Qualifications

• Requires strong understanding of accessibility standards and metadata

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain content in ScholarWorks, ensuring accessibility compliance.
• Edit and create metadata records for collected works and theses.
• Research copyright ownership and publisher agreements for faculty and theses.
• Coordinate with publishers on use permissions and make theses accessible.
• Lead training on accessibility best practices for library staff.
• Support research data management (RDM) activities in collaboration with the Scholarly Communications Librarian.

Skills

Metadata management

Accessibility compliance

Communication

Research and outreach

Tools

ScholarWorks

CMS/IR systems

Job description

Scholarly Communications Coordinator, University Library

Job no: 560163
Work type: Staff
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Library, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Description

Under general supervision of the Associate Dean, and the lead direction of the Scholarly Communication Librarian, the Scholarly Communications Coordinator provides specialized support for development and maintenance of collections in ScholarWorks, the university’s institutional repository. Independently evaluates electronic repository documents to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Receives and prepares documents for submission to ScholarWorks, creates and edits metadata records, researches copyright ownership and publisher agreements on behalf of faculty, communicates with publishers regarding use permissions, makes graduate students’ theses and projects accessible, and assists with campus outreach. Provides leadership and training for library personnel on accessibility best practices and guidelines in service of compliance with ADA regulations. In collaboration with the Scholarly Communication Librarian, supports the coordination of research data management (RDM) activities, which requires broad technical knowledge, independent decision-making, and directly supports faculty with research data management. Works on special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Position Summary

Scholarly Communications Coordinator (Library Service Specialist III)

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,280 - $5,217 per month (Step 1 - 11)

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,280 - $6,235 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

This position is required to work in person on campus.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail] .

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employmentrescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Subject to Education Code 89521, applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).

Advertised: Jul 27 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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