Scholarly Communications Manager, Open Science

American Psychological Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 <p

hours holidays

Job summary

American Psychological Association is seeking a Scholarly Communications Manager, Open Science, to lead open science initiatives across APA Journals and consortia. You will work with the OSM Expert Panel and editorial leadership to promote transparency, reproducibility, and OA options, while developing resources for authors, librarians, and institutions.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Journals Editorial to implement outreach programs, webinars, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Library Science, Psychology, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• 5 years of academic library, academic library consortia, or publishing marketing experience, preferably with a scholarly journal publisher.
• Working knowledge of the Open Science movement in research and Open Access journal publication environment.
• Strategic understanding of issues impacting scholarly publishing and scholarly communication, including Open Access and Open Science.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Relationship management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Journals editorial leadership and the APA Open Science and Methodology (OSM) Expert Panel to advance APA Journals' open science initiatives and translate priorities into actionable communication plans.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to promote APA Journals' open science practices (transparency, reproducibility, open data/materials, and related policies).
• Create and maintain librarian-, consortia-, and researcher-facing communications that articulate APA's open science initiatives and the value of APA as a non-profit publisher.
• Develop practical resources (FAQs, toolkits, templates, and presentations) to help authors, librarians, and consortia adopt APA open science practices.
• Support APA Read & Publish and other Open Access agreements by partnering with Sales/BD to inform outreach and strengthen relationships with libraries/consortia.
• Collaborate with Author Marketing to plan institution- and community-based outreach and engagement around open science initiatives.
• Collaborate with Library Marketing and Product Development to build librarian- and consortia-focused community engagement (webinars, campaigns) that promotes open science priorities.
• Monitor and synthesize developments in Open Access and open science standards; share insights to inform messaging and program priorities.
• Serve as an internal advocate for librarians, consortia, and research communities; capture stakeholder feedback for resources and program development.
• Analyze market and customer data to inform outreach strategies and identify opportunities for adoption.
• Develop and maintain annual communication and engagement plans for key library relationships.
• Provide guidance and user materials related to Open Access agreements and open science participation.
• Track and report on KPIs and use findings to refine strategies and demonstrate impact.
• Support outcomes sharing for Open Access and Read & Publish agreements with internal partners.
• Other duties as Assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Relationship management

Copywriting

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Library Science / Psychology / Business Administration)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Description

Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one-hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.

Scholarly Communications Manager, Open Science is responsible for promoting APA Journals' open science initiatives, working closely with the APA Open Science and Methodology (OSM) Expert Panel and APA Journals editorial leadership; supporting APA Read & Publish agreements; and developing librarian- and consortia-focused community-building, analytical, and programmatic initiatives that strengthen relationships with the library community and promote awareness of APA as a standards-setting, nonprofit scholarly publisher.

The person who fills this role reports to Head of Business Development and collaborates with various stakeholders from Author Marketing, Library Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Journals Editorial.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Library Science, Psychology, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• 5 years of academic library, academic library consortia, or publishing marketing experience, preferably with a scholarly journal publisher.
• Working knowledge of the Open Science movement in research and Open Access journal publication environment required.
• Strategic understanding of the issues impacting scholarly publishing and scholarly communication, including changing business models for scholarly content, Open Access, and Open Science preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Relationship management skills preferred.
• Demonstrated background in developing promotional campaigns and copywriting preferred.
• Proficient analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to effectively make presentations to internal/external groups.
• Understanding of the needs of various stakeholders including authors, librarians, university faculty, and the scholarly community at large.

Computer Skills Required

• Intermediate MS Office skills required, including strong, practical Excel proficiency to support datainformed communications, reporting, and negotiations related to Open Access and Read & Publish agreements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Journals editorial leadership and the APA Open Science and Methodology (OSM) Expert Panel to advance APA Journals' open science initiatives; participate in OSM meetings and translate priorities into actionable communication and outreach plans.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to promote APA Journals' open science practices (e.g., transparency, reproducibility, open data/materials, and related policies), ensuring messaging is consistent across channels and stakeholder groups.
• Create and maintain librarian-, consortia-, and researcher-facing communications that articulate APA's open science initiatives, participation pathways, and the value of APA as a standards-setting, nonprofit scholarly publisher.
• Develop practical resources (FAQs, toolkits, templates, and presentations) that help authors, librarians, and consortia understand and adopt APA open science practices and Open Access options.
• Support APA Read & Publish and other Open Access agreements by partnering with Sales/Business Development to inform outreach, strengthen relationships with libraries/consortia (e.g., regular reporting), and help ensure that agreements deliver mutual value for customers and APA.
• Collaborate with Author Marketing to plan and deliver institution- and community-based outreach that increases awareness of open science initiatives and encourages engagement from authors and editors.
• Collaborate with Library Marketing and Product Development to build sustained, librarian- and consortia-focused community engagement (webinars, listserv/communication plans, and campaigns) that promotes APA's open science priorities and awareness of APA as a non-profit standards-setting scholarly publisher.
• Monitor and synthesize developments in Open Access and open science standards, funder policies, and competitor practices; share insights internally to inform messaging, positioning, and program priorities.
• Serve as an internal advocate for librarians, consortia, and research communities by capturing stakeholder feedback and ensuring it is reflected in communications, resources, and program development.
• Analyze market and customer data (including agreement performance indicators and engagement metrics) to inform outreach strategies, identify opportunities to improve adoption, and support data-informed internal decision-making.
• Develop and maintain annual communication and engagement plans for key library and consortia relationships, including segmented outreach calendars and coordinated touchpoints.
• Provide stakeholder support by developing clear guidance and user materials related to Open Access agreements and open science participation (including how-to resources and referral pathways for questions).
• Track and report on key performance indicators (e.g., awareness/engagement, resource usage, agreement-related activity, and community feedback) and use findings to refine strategies and demonstrate impact.
• Support outcomes sharing and performance reporting for Open Access and Read & Publish agreements (e.g., article output, usage/engagement, and other success measures) in collaboration with internal partners.
• Other duties as Assigned

About APA

The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 146,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.

APA offers a generous employee benefits program, including Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling; a 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%; medical, dental, and vision insurance options and an outpatient mental health benefit; paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays; Family/Medical Leave; tuition assistance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); short- and long-term disability insurance; and more.

Job Location: Remote

APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA's Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.