Scholarly Publishing Assistant (part-time)

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to the library

Free on-campus parking

Free UTA pass

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Brigham Young University is seeking a part-time Scholarly Publishing Assistant to support ScholarsArchive operations. You will manage projects, train student staff, and handle inquiries as the frontline for the Scholarly Publishing unit.

The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, strong organization, and excellent communication. On-site position at BYU with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma with at least 1 year library or supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree with 1 year publishing/library/customer service/project management + 1 year supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete projects timely and efficiently.
• Willingness to learn new software applications.
• Ability to make independent and logical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects assigned by the Scholarly Publishing Manager (e.g., processing theses, supervising student projects, uploading journal issues).
• Assist with training and supervising Scholarly Publishing student employees.
• Serve as first point of contact for Scholarly Publishing email inquiries and edits to repository items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Independent work

Time management

Software learning

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Excel

Digitization software

Digital Commons

Job description

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University’s Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it an inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Scholarly Publishing Assistant (part-time)

The Scholarly Publishing Assistant plays a key role in assisting the Scholarly Publishing Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of ScholarsArchive, Brigham Young University’s institutional repository for faculty and student research. This position manages assigned projects, ensures efficient publication workflows, helps to train student employees in routine library publishing projects for the ScholarsArchive platform, and serves as the frontline customer service representative of the Scholarly Publishing unit.

What you’ll be doing in this position

1. Scholarly Publishing Project Management

• Manage projects as assigned by the Scholarly Publishing Manager. Including but not limited to:
• Processing electronic theses, dissertations, and honors theses each semester
• Managing ongoing student employee projects, such as the Faculty CV upload project
• Uploading one-off issues for established student-run journals in ScholarsArchive
• Assist with the training, mentoring, and supervision of Scholarly Publishing student employees

2. Scholarly Publishing Customer Service

• Serve as the first point of contact for the general Scholarly Publishing email account, addressing inquiries about the program or the IR system, and making requested edits to repository items

3. Scholarly Publishing Manager Assistance

• Schedule meetings for the Scholarly Publishing Manager with library and campus partners
• Compile monthly statistical reports and any one-off data report requests from ScholarsArchive

4. Citizenship and Professional Development

• Model professional and collegial behavior including participation in meetings, committees, and task forces assignments as invited
• Engage in appropriate professional development activities to stay current in the field

What qualifies you for this role

Minimum education/experience required:

• High school diploma with a minimum one year of experience working in a library OR one year of supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in publishing, library services, customer service, or project management and one year of supervisory experience

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

Required:

• Ability to follow established procedures and to perform work requiring meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete projects in a timely and efficient manner
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software applications
• Demonstrated ability in making independent and logical decisions

Preferred:

• Experience with library systems such as Digital Commons or with web content management systems
• Experience in using Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and digitization software
• Experience in managing timebound projects
• Experience supervising or training young adults

What we offer in return

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass

Pay Grade: 48

Typical Starting Pay: $20.25-$26.50

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!