Faculty Engagement Specialist, Higher Education (Remote US or UK)

Faculty Engagement Associate

Remote

Keywords: Higher Education, Primary Source, Research Libraries, Scholarship, Academic, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences

Partner in Publishing is searching for a Faculty Engagement Associate (US or UK) on behalf of our client, a market-leading publisher of primary source collections and award-winning digital products for Higher Education institutions and Libraries.  

Overview:

•  Liaise with faculty to develop and convert sales leads and other opportunities for the company.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with the academic community. Promote company publications, services and values in a range of academic environments.
• Support the development of new publications and initiatives by way of academic consultancy.
• Be an authority on the content and functionality of the company’s publications, and impart that knowledge effectively to external and internal stakeholders.

Person specification: 

• A strong and demonstrable interest in the humanities and social sciences.
• Interest in higher education, primary sources, research and teaching, and academic publishing
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and an ability to develop and deliver goals that help drive long-term success.
• A drive to develop strong internal and external relationships based on trust, respect, and a dedication to education, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
• An aptitude for negotiation.
•  Highly organised, with good prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Works well under pressure and in varying environments. Can adapt quickly if strategic or tactical pivots are required.

Experience and skills

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher within the humanities or social sciences, or significant equivalent experience, is required.
• Some prior experience in publishing, librarianship, museums, archival work, the digital humanities, and/or other relevant areas is desirable.
• A proven track record of delivering on targets and objectives, independently and as part of a team.
• A demonstrable level of commercial awareness, including an understanding of current market trends.
• An ability to create and utilize data that helps organise workflows, plan effectively, and inform decisions.
• MS Office skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.