Open Educational Resources
2 months ago
**_Athabasca UniversityPressis currently recruiting for the position of anOpen Educational Resources (OER) Project Coordinator._**
**The Position**:
The OER Project Coordinator will oversee the planning, development, and production process of open educational resource (OER) projects supported by Athabasca University Press, including those published under AU Press's OER imprint. In collaboration with the OER Librarian and the OER program selection committee, the incumbent will acquire, review, select, and develop project plans for the publishing projects supported by the program, including developing project budgets and schedules and ensuring that projects meet academic publishing standards. They will work closely with the OER Librarian and AU faculty to prepare materials for the professional publishing process. The incumbent will manage all stages of the project including planning, copyediting, typesetting, and through to completion. The incumbent will work closely with press staff to ensure projects meet academic and accessible publishing standards. As a member of the AU Press team, they will assist with other departmental tasks and projects as requested. The incumbent will, in coordination with the OER Librarian, play an integral role in the success of the OER strategy at AU and as such, they will be involved in the internal and external promotion of the program and the deployment of AU's OER program.
**Qualifications**:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in publishing, preferably scholarly and/or educational book publishing, is required.
- Proven experience in project management is required.
- Experience in document preparation and layout is required.
- A sound knowledge of document production processes, including the principles of graphic design and layout.
- Must have a working knowledge of digital book production processes, including file formats and functionality.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and form collaborative teams in an academic environment.
- Knowledge of requirements for inclusion of illustrative material for print and digital production, including appropriate format and quality considerations, as well as accessibility standards.
- Familiarity with accessible publishing standards.
- The ability to proofread at a professional level is essential.
- Experience using document markup tools in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
- Excellent working skills in a Windows environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to collaborate with project participants and promote the OER program.
- Knowledge of the financial aspects of academic publishing is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and form collaborative teams is required.
The full job description can be viewed at:Open Educational Resources (OER) Project Coordinator
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**What AU Offers**:
Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and **_may_** include:
- Defined Benefits Pension Plan
- Alberta Health Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Vacation
- Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Discretionary Benefit Fund
- AU Course Allowance
- A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials.
All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.
- Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada._
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