Book Content Coordinator

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.

The Book Content Coordinator seeks out new books for APA's discovery solutions. This role researches publishers and negotiates the receipt of complimentary electronic files with publicists or licensing agents. The Book Content Coordinator decides which books are appropriate for coverage. This position also functions as the primary researcher for new coverage areas for the Content Development team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• A bachelor's degree in psychology or a closely related discipline is required.
• Three to 4 years of experience working with book literature in the behavioral sciences (for example – a library or publishing setting) with a bachelor’s degree.
• Five years' experience working with book literature in the behavioral (for example – a library or publishing setting) may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Coursework in psychology research methods or psychometrics is a plus.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED (including level of expertise):

• Document creation and management software, Basic
• Financial and spreadsheet software, Intermediate
• Agile development and management methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Lean Kit, Confluence, Trello), Basic

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies books in targeted areas for discovery solutions products
• Researches publishers and maintains an active prospect file
• Researches new and/or growing multidisciplinary areas of potential interest to PsycINFO users
• Works with publishers to receive books in the appropriate format
• Evaluates books and publishing practices against an established book coverage policy
• Establishes and maintains working relationships and communications with book publishers
• Collaborates with APA's Books Department to ensure that books published by APA are released accurately and in a timely manner.

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.

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.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates must apply online through APA’s applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.

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.

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