Homeoffice Program Coordinator, Publications Data at AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION

Description

WHY JOIN AGU

Our employees are our most valuable assets! You will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team, and you will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture.
We offer work-life balance and innovative benefits.

• Work-life balance: remote-first organization, flexible work hours, unlimited PTO, Summer Fridays off, paid holidays, military leave.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, wellness, tuition reimbursement, 403(b) plan, FSA, HSA, theft protection, pet care, personal and professional development, Work Pal, Parental leave and much more.

WHO WE ARE

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) supports a global community of more than half a million professionals and advocates in the Earth and space sciences.
Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerates knowledge and creates solutions that are ethical, unbiased, and respectful of communities and their values. Our programs include serving as a scholarly publisher, convening virtual and in-person events, and providing career support. We live our values in everything we do, such as our net-zero energy renovated building in Washington, D.C., and our Ethics and Equity Center, which fosters a diverse and inclusive geoscience community to ensure responsible conduct.

This is an exciting time to work at AGU. Every day we approach our work with a sense of purpose, and we look for others who share that passion and desire for a career with impact.

WHO YOU ARE

As the Program Coordinator, Publications Data, you will support AGU’s mission to promote discovery in Earth and space science by collecting, tracking, and analyzing data related to journals, books, and enhanced content. Reporting to Director, Publications, you will provide consistent reliable publications-related data analysis and insights so that the Publications staff and editors monitor progress of and attain goals and objectives. You will also be responsible for developing and managing dashboards and automations and improving data tracking and reporting efficiencies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Monitor, analyze, and present publications-related data to internal and external stakeholders including editorial boards, finance department, and AGU leadership.
• Build, maintain, and improve dashboards and reports tailored to diverse audiences.
• Run system reports and update data dashboards, amending as needed to best suit intended audience’s needs.
• In conjunction with supervisor, determine timing and content of reports and analysis to communicate to key stakeholders.
• Present findings on internal and external publications-related trends to stakeholders.
• Manage data analysis projects, from conception to final presentation. Completes follow-up studies with additional data as appropriate.
• Support demographic data collection and analysis to help advance equity in scientific publishing.
• Administer author surveys and analyzes and distributes results. Uses results to make suggestions for improving department operations and strategy.
• Complete ad hoc reports, information pertaining to new or overlapping journal procedures, and clarification of data reporting methods/rationale.
• Prepare routine reports on submissions, peer review activities, manuscript decisions, and stakeholder demographic data.
• Apply basic statistical analysis to appropriate datasets and uses results to advise on business decisions and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Advise on and implements reporting efficiencies and automations.
• Presents at industry events (in both scholarly publishing and Earth and space science) about data analysis projects, results, actions taken, and outcomes.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with data and reports is required.
• Experience in a journals publishing environment preferred.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to communicate easily and effectively with scientists and researchers.
• Ability to write and present data analysis methods and results for audiences of varying expertise.
• Proficient in computer skills including experience with MS Office Suite -Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience with basic statistical methods.
• Ability to create and maintain dashboards using automated reporting and Power Query (ex. Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to carry out data analysis projects from conception to final presentation with minimal supervision.
• Ability to answer various peer reviews and publications related research questions using internal and external data.
• Familiarity with SQL, or the ability to learn basic SQL within two months of employment.
• Familiarity with a peer review management system and reports.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail preparing data reports and ability to identify and address errors and inconsistencies in data.
• Ability to identify and discuss trends in data.
• Ability to maintain electronic file/data organization.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment about when to take action and when to seek guidance.
• Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities is required

AGU ESSENTIAL VALUES

• Accountability: Own it.
• Excellence: Give your all.
• Member & Customer Service: Members & Customers first.
• Teamwork: Together everyone achieves more.
• Respect-Earn it and give it.
• Integrity- Do the right thing.

HIRING SPECIFICS

• We understand that it is unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria listed in a job posting. However, we encourage you to apply if you meet many of the requirements because we know that skills evolve. If you are willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team!
• Full Time, Exempt, remote position in several US states. (We are NOT hiring in WA, OR and CA for now)
• The salary range for this position is Minimum- $63.2K, Mid-Point is $79K and the maximum in the range is $94.8K. We typically prefer to hire around the mid-range. The salary is determined on several factors.
• AGU will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Work Authorization: We will not sponsor applicants for work visas in the US.
• We care deeply about fairness so you can be ensured that your application will never be judged based on religious belief, age, color, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, or disability.
• Veterans and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

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