The University of Chicago is hiring an Electronic Publishing Specialist to join our Publishing Technology department. Reporting to the Electronic Publishing Technology Manager, you will use commercial and custom software to support journal offices in the use of Aries Systems’ Editorial Manager for peer review and support in-house copy editors in the use of Arbortext Editor.
What You'll Do
- Analyze journal office workflows and configure new Editorial Manager sites for Press journals.
- Train journal office staff to use Editorial Manager.
- Provide front-line tech support for journals using Editorial Manager, referring problems to Aries Systems when necessary.
- Research and write detailed bug reports for Aries to address problems experienced by Press users.
- Install and support Arbortext Editor software for in-house copy editors.
- Work with copy editors and Pubtech senior staff to modify existing customizations to Arbortext Editor or develop new ones.
- Maintain complex system and network administration functions.
- Ensure integrity by implementing appropriate routine software and hardware solutions. Conduct routine hardware and software audits of workstations, backing up all information.
- Perform other related work as needed.
What We're Looking For
- College or university degree in a related field.
- Knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2 years of experience in publishing or tech support.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat).
- Experience with any web-based peer-review system (Editorial Manager, ScholarOne, eJournalPress, Open Journal Systems, Scholastica).
- Experience running Unix shell scripts and Perl scripts.
- Knowledge of XML markup in general, JATS in particular.
- Experience with Arbortext Editor and Arbortext Command Language.
- Experience with the Jira issue-tracking system.
- Excellent written communication skills: be able to explain technical concepts clearly for a non-technical audience.
- Approachable and helpful demeanor.
- Interest in technology: be motivated to explore new technologies; be able to find solutions for new, unexpected problems.
- Organization and self-motivation: be able to manage concurrent tasks and keep colleagues updated on your progress.
Technical Stack
- Editorial Manager
- Arbortext Editor
- XML/JATS
- Arbortext Command Language
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Unix shell scripts
- Perl scripts
- Jira
Team & Environment
You will work in the Publishing Technology department, reporting to the Electronic Publishing Technology Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $54,000 - $70,400
- Health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based at the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus in Chicago, IL.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
