Scholarly Communications Manager

Title: Scholarly Communications Manager, Open Science

Job Category: BD, Products, Marketing & Sales

Requisition Number: SCHOL003084

Full-Time

Remote

Salary Range: $78,000 USD to $121,000 USD

Locations

Washington, DC 20002, USA

Job 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 data‑informed 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 without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law. #LIRemote