Springer Nature · 2 months ago
Journal Support Specialist
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$42K/yr - $50K/yrSpringer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. The Journal Support Specialist plays a crucial role in providing expert customer service to authors, editors, and internal stakeholders throughout the publishing journey, focusing on Open Access workflows and policy-driven processes.
EducationPublishing
Responsibilities
Respond promptly and professionally to author queries via Freshdesk and chat
Liaise with vendor teams (e.g., Straive) to ensure consistent service delivery
Communicate updates and policy changes to SNCS and vendor teams
Monitor query volumes and types; generate reports and insights
Provide training materials and feedback to vendor team leaders
Maintain and improve documentation, workflows, and canned responses
Review ticket handling for quality assurance and recommend improvements
Analyze satisfaction survey feedback to identify pain points and opportunities for automation or self-service
Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with departmental strategy
Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to adapt projects to evolving business needs
Prepare data and background materials to support proposed changes
Draft and review contracts to meet customer and business requirements
Manage invoice creation, cancellation, and edits in SAP
Ensure compliance with financial policies and resolve payment-related queries
Generate reports and follow up on outstanding invoices
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
Proficient in Freshdesk, SAP, OASiS, Microsoft Office, and project management tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Initiative-driven with problem-solving capabilities
Comfortable working in agile, fast-paced environments
Preferred
Understanding of publishing workflows and Open Access policies
Experience with contract drafting and financial processes
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Strong networking and research skills
Empathetic and collaborative approach when working with vendor teams
Project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match and contribution
Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
Multiple Life insurance options
Disability coverage
Tuition Assistance
Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
An array of Employee Social Networks
Company
Springer Nature
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5001-10000 employees
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