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Job no: 497498
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Faculty
Seton Hall University Libraries invites applications for our Scholarly Communications Librarian position. This is a permanent full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position. We seek a tech-savvy individual to work with faculty and systems to showcase, manage, and analyze SHU’s scholarly output.
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Collection Services, the Scholarly Communications Librarian performs a variety of work with library faculty and staff, faculty departments, and campus partners to develop and implement research information management software, assist with the institutional repository and faculty metrics. The successful candidate will develop promotional material and provide training and support online and in-person for the SHU community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Facilitates requests for faculty scholarly metrics reports; provides consultation services to faculty for creating a faculty profile page and on the use of research metrics, from various bibliometric and altmetric resources, such as Scopus, SHU’s institutional repository (Digital Commons), ORCID, Faculty Success, Pure4EGS, and other similar platforms.
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Primary point of contact for the Libraries’ role in finalizing and registering doctoral dissertations and master’s theses.
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Creates and maintains training and marketing material related to research information management.
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Prepares reports and presentations for faculty, departments, and research centers.
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Works closely with external vendors and campus partners to solve technical issues related to scholarly communications platforms.
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Participates in reference, library instruction, and leading workshops.
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Participates as an active member of the Libraries’ Research Data Services unit.
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Assists in assessment and migration of new technologies.
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Assists in the implementation of new digital services.
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Creates and enhances resources for scholarly communications related topics, including compliance with IRB guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
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ALA-accredited master's degree in library science and information studies.
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Minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience.
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Experience with institutional repository software such as Digital Commons.
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Familiarity with scholarly metrics and digital identifiers such as ORCID and data sources (e.g. Scopus, Google Scholar, and SciVal).
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Basic knowledge of copyright and Open Access principles.
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Experience with project management, solving technical issues, and communicating with vendors.
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Experience with consulting, training, and writing technical documentation.
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Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing).
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Experience with reference and teaching.
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Commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in our workplace, as well as in the systems, services, and collections we build.
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Commitment to supporting the Mission of the University and servant leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
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Experience overseeing staff and student assistants.
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Experience with research information management tools.
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Experience with data visualization and data analysis.
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Current knowledge of web and digital content technologies, and standards of interoperability, usability, and accessibility for the web.
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Experience with ATLAS.ti, Qualtrics, ArcGIS, STATA, and/or MATLAB.
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Experience teaching information literacy classes.
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Experience teaching data services workshops.
Salary Range:
$58,359 - $64,843
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide 3 professional references that we may contact.
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Scholarly Communications Librarian
Job no: 497498
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Faculty
Seton Hall University Libraries invites applications for our Scholarly Communications Librarian position. This is a permanent full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position. We seek a tech-savvy individual to work with faculty and systems to showcase, manage, and analyze SHU’s scholarly output.
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Collection Services, the Scholarly Communications Librarian performs a variety of work with library faculty and staff, faculty departments, and campus partners to develop and implement research information management software, assist with the institutional repository and faculty metrics. The successful candidate will develop promotional material and provide training and support online and in-person for the SHU community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-
Facilitates requests for faculty scholarly metrics reports; provides consultation services to faculty for creating a faculty profile page and on the use of research metrics, from various bibliometric and altmetric resources, such as Scopus, SHU’s institutional repository (Digital Commons), ORCID, Faculty Success, Pure4EGS, and other similar platforms.
-
Primary point of contact for the Libraries’ role in finalizing and registering doctoral dissertations and master’s theses.
-
Creates and maintains training and marketing material related to research information management.
-
Prepares reports and presentations for faculty, departments, and research centers.
-
Works closely with external vendors and campus partners to solve technical issues related to scholarly communications platforms.
-
Participates in reference, library instruction, and leading workshops.
-
Participates as an active member of the Libraries’ Research Data Services unit.
-
Assists in assessment and migration of new technologies.
-
Assists in the implementation of new digital services.
-
Creates and enhances resources for scholarly communications related topics, including compliance with IRB guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
-
ALA-accredited master's degree in library science and information studies.
-
Minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience.
-
Experience with institutional repository software such as Digital Commons.
-
Familiarity with scholarly metrics and digital identifiers such as ORCID and data sources (e.g. Scopus, Google Scholar, and SciVal).
-
Basic knowledge of copyright and Open Access principles.
-
Experience with project management, solving technical issues, and communicating with vendors.
-
Experience with consulting, training, and writing technical documentation.
-
Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing).
-
Experience with reference and teaching.
-
Commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in our workplace, as well as in the systems, services, and collections we build.
-
Commitment to supporting the Mission of the University and servant leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
-
Experience overseeing staff and student assistants.
-
Experience with research information management tools.
-
Experience with data visualization and data analysis.
-
Current knowledge of web and digital content technologies, and standards of interoperability, usability, and accessibility for the web.
-
Experience with ATLAS.ti, Qualtrics, ArcGIS, STATA, and/or MATLAB.
-
Experience teaching information literacy classes.
-
Experience teaching data services workshops.
Salary Range:
$58,359 - $64,843
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide 3 professional references that we may contact.
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Communications Specialist
Align your degree to the posted role
CBP officers assess whether your communications or journalism degree directly supports the specific duties listed in the job offer. A title like 'Content Strategist' may raise questions if your degree is in marketing, so ask the employer to frame the role around communications functions.
Request a detailed offer letter early
Your TN visa offer letter must describe daily duties, not just a job title. Ask your employer to specify tasks like drafting press releases, managing media inquiries, or developing messaging strategy so the letter maps cleanly to the Communications Specialist occupation category.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Companies experienced with visa sponsorship understand the visa process and are less likely to delay or withdraw offers over administrative uncertainty. Use Migrate Mate to filter Communications Specialist openings by employers with recent visa filings, which indicates familiarity with sponsorship procedures and employer readiness to support work authorization.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with complete documentation
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry, making same-day entry possible. Bring your offer letter, degree transcripts, and any credentials in original or certified form, CBP officers at land ports can and do request these on the spot.
Confirm the employer understands TN does not require PERM
Some HR teams default to PERM labor certification processes designed for green card sponsorship, not TN. Clarify with the hiring team that TN requires no government filing or labor market test, which removes months of processing time from their side of the equation.
Address hybrid and remote roles before the offer stage
If the position is remote or split between locations, confirm with the employer which state's worksite will appear on your offer letter. CBP ties your TN entry to a specific employer and location, so ambiguity in the letter can slow your admission at the border.
Communications Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Specialist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Communications Specialist is a recognized occupation under the USMCA TN category when the role requires a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a closely related field. The employer's offer letter must describe duties that match that professional discipline. Roles blended with unrelated functions, like general marketing or sales, may face additional scrutiny at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Communications Specialists?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication period. A Canadian applicant can receive TN status at a land border the same day the offer letter is ready. H-1B visa registration opens once a year in March, and selection is random. For Communications Specialists with a qualifying degree and a concrete job offer, TN is typically the faster and more predictable path.
Where can I find Communications Specialist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter by occupation category, see which employers have recent visa filings, and connect with positions where the employer already understands work visa sponsorship. That matters for Communications roles, where some employers assume all work visa sponsorship requires H-1B or PERM.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN sponsorship for a Communications Specialist position?
Yes, but Mexican citizens must apply through a U.S. consulate rather than at a port of entry, and Mexico's TN allocation is capped at 5,500 per year. Applications go through consular processing in Mexico, which adds lead time to your start date. Build at least six to eight weeks of buffer into your offer timeline to account for appointment scheduling and processing.
What happens if my Communications Specialist job title changes after I enter on TN status?
A material change in job title, duties, or employer requires a new TN authorization before the change takes effect. If your employer promotes you to a title outside the Communications Specialist category or significantly shifts your responsibilities, you'll need to file for a new status either at the border or through USCIS before the new role begins. Continuing to work under a changed role on your existing TN creates a status violation.