Research Community Engagement Assistant at Sage Publishing · Beijing

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, 24-year-old Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.

Your new role:

• Report to Head of Research Community Engagement.
• This role is responsible for co-ordinating and executing cross-journal processes to support effective editor and board member recruitment and engagement across our Gold Open Access journal portfolio. This primarily includes sending recruitment campaigns to potential new board members that have been identified by the Research Community Engagement Associate or Journal Managers, and may also extend to coordinating the distribution of quarterly newsletters to editorial boards to build and maintain journal engagement.
• The RCE Assistant should be comfortable with data and compiling reports on recruitment efforts and board engagement across the portfolio.
• The role involves working closely with other members of the Research Community Engagement team across the journal portfolio. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaboration across departments are essential to ensuring the success of these initiatives.

As Research Community Engagement Assistant, you will :

• Compile and analyse editorial board activity/engagement reports, providing Journal Managers with an annual report that will inform decision-making regarding an annual cull of inactive members and/or identify re-engagement needs.
• Oversee the removal of inactive editorial board members in collaboration with Journal Managers, ensuring the timely identification and removal of underperforming members.
• Support editor/board recruitment efforts by coordinating outreach campaigns using Customer Insights to lists of candidates identified by the Associate Managing Editor or Journal Managers.
• Work cross-departmentally to help streamline editorial board management processes, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and operational efficiencies.
• Provide feedback on editorial board management tools and processes, flagging areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive recruitment of high-impact board members across Gold Open Access journals, with a particular focus on establishing a strong academic network in China.

Could you be our new Research Community Engagement Assistant?

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in working across teams and engaging with external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Excellent prioritisation skills and a high level of adaptability.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively within a team to support broader business goals.
• Proficiency in standard IT packages, including Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Strong proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document*.*

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.  As a business and as an organization with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Company Acknowledgement

This job description is not contractual. To perform this role successfully, you must perform each of the key accountabilities satisfactorily. To meet changes in business operational, procedural or technical requirements Sage may add, remove or amend/change the accountabilities for this position and you should be aware that you may be asked to undertake reasonable tasks and activities outside those for which you are primarily employed.