Scholarly Communications Coordinator, University Library

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 47,764 - 58,221; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and(dis)

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

Vacation and sick leave

15 paid holidays

Personal holiday

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a Scholarly Communications Coordinator (Library Service Specialist III) to support the development and maintenance of ScholarWorks, the university’s institutional repository, and ensure accessibility compliance for electronic documents.

The role involves metadata work, copyright research, and collaboration with the Scholarly Communication Librarian on RDM activities, campus outreach, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain ScholarWorks collections with accessibility focus.
• Create and edit metadata records; research rights and publisher permissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead accessibility compliance reviews for repository documents.
• Coordinate training for library staff on accessibility best practices.
• Support coordination of research data management (RDM) activities with the Scholarly Communication Librarian.
• Assist with campus outreach and special projects as assigned.

Job description

Job Overview

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.

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave.
• 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.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal .

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.

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 employment rescinded 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.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html .

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).