At the American Mathematical Society (AMS) we value excellence, inclusivity and teamwork. We work at the forefront of advancing and connecting the diverse mathematical community worldwide, and we are seeking curious, innovative, collaborative individuals to join our team as a Bibliographic Specialist for Mathematical Reviews/MathSciNet.Mathematical Reviews (MR), founded in 1940, is a division of the American Mathematical Society (AMS), located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. MR serves researchers and scholars by providing, via MathSciNet, detailed and timely information about peer-reviewed articles and books in the mathematical sciences. MR's mission is to develop and maintain the MR database, from which MathSciNet is produced.The American Mathematical Society, founded in 1888, is a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. The AMS has over 30,000 members worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DCLearn About US!Hybrid work policy and excellent work-life balance.This position involves some in-person work at the MR offices along with some remote work. Our workplace has a friendly academic atmosphere, with opportunities for social interaction as well as professional consultation.To apply, please upload a cover letter along with your resume.Generous benefit offerings including100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability InsuranceMedical and Dental coverage with Employer cost sharePaid time off starting at 21 days per year with additional yearly 12 Paid Holidays$500 Computing benefit to be used for set up of home office (for applicable roles)Tuition ReimbursementCommitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and a welcoming environmentVoluntary Vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-term Care Insurance available through payroll deductionSUMMARY:The Bibliographic Specialist is responsible for verifying bibliographic data, cataloging at the paper level, and performing author authority work.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions listed above satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of some of the knowledge that may be required and skills that will be developed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bachelor's degreeSome familiarity with foreign languages highly desirableAbility to identify and edit basic bibliographic and author information in a range of languages with strong attention to detailAbility to use a variety of computer applications on a daily basisStrong database and web searching skillsWell-developed communication and organizational skillsAbility to work independently to insure timely completion of daily production tasks and work with colleagues to insure daily production schedules are met
ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES: The following attributes and competencies are indicators of the skills and/or behaviors necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position:Demonstrates understanding of organization's mission, structure, culture, and constituenciesDemonstrates knowledge of own department's work activities and mission; understands how own job impacts work of departmentResponds positively to changes in the organization and the workplaceDemonstrates flexibility in responding to work demandsDemonstrates and communicates respect for the opinions and beliefs of other people at all levels and fosters a climate of mutual respectPlans and organizes work effectivelyAccepts accountability for job performance and results