Journals Systems & Fulfillment Associate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Software Engineering, Data Science

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 18+ / hour

Posted on Jun 11, 2026
Working Title Journals Systems & Fulfillment Associate
Department University Press-0933
Requisition Number S_260456
Posting Open Date 06/09/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/24/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Journals Systems & Fulfillment Associate is housed in the Digital Assets & IT department and reports to the Manager of Digital Assets & IT. The position serves as a cross-functional operational resource for the Press with primary responsibility for journals systems management, fulfillment coordination, and external partner alignment.

This role works at the intersection of journals support, platform-based workflow administration, and digital operations. The position coordinates journals systems and fulfillment workflows in THINK and related platforms; maintains accurate records; supports troubleshooting and exception handling; documents procedures; and works with internal staff and external partners to support smooth journals operations. The role collaborates closely with MPS/HighWire, journals project editors, the marketing team, business operations, and other Press staff to help ensure accurate, timely, and responsive service for subscribers, editors, sponsoring organizations, and internal stakeholders.

In addition to its journals responsibilities, the position provides secondary support for other cross-functional DAMIT operational needs as assigned. This may include ebook remediation, metadata or file cleanup, reporting support, workflow documentation, testing support, and related project work that helps align journals operations with the Press’s digital systems environment.

This position may be considered for remote work in accordance with the University of Nebraska’s Alternative Worksite program. More information is available at https://nebraska.edu/alternative-worksite.

About Us:
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
  • Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
  • Retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, communications, publishing, information management, or related field; Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
  • Experience in customer service or operational support involving order processing, subscription administration, fulfillment coordination, or closely related workflow-based administrative support. Experience may come from one or a combination of these areas.
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage recurring deadline-driven workflows
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and standard office software
  • Ability to learn platform-based systems quickly
  • Ability to coordinate tactfully with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to resolve routine workflow exceptions using established procedures and sound judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, communications, publishing, information management, or related field.
  • Direct experience with journals, magazines, serials, or membership/subscription fulfillment in an academic, scholarly, association, or nonprofit publishing environment preferred.
  • Experience with THINK or comparable platform-based workflows, outsourced fulfillment/customer-service vendors, HighWire/MPS, order-support workflows, or digital asset/data-cleanup work preferred.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $18.00/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Ember Welsch
ewelsch2@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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