Rotational Publication Project Manager (RPM)
Position Title: Rotational Publication Project Manager
Position Overview
The Rotational Publication Project Manager is a dynamic, shared role designed for existing coresearchers seeking to gain experience in managing the publication process of collaborative co-lead publications. This position rotates among team members on a per-publication basis, allowing diverse individuals to contribute their expertise and leadership skills. While not responsible for the initial conception of article ideas, the manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the manuscript’s journey from development to publication. In all cases, the PI, Sandy, will provide support and guidance so that partners are not “thrown to the wolves.” (a quote from several partners in their previous experiences).
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Management:
Handle administrative aspects, including distributing relevant authorship forms (AI, ICJME, Conflict of Interest) and coordinating author order and credit assignments.
Ensure adherence to publication timelines and standards.
Collaborative Leadership:
Share responsibilities with the research team, facilitating task delegation and decision-making processes.
Synthesize team feedback (from writers’ circle and in-text comment messages), making executive decisions to enhance manuscript quality and aligned with shared goals from the group.
Journal Liaison:
Collaborate with team members to select suitable journals, prioritizing those without submission fees or APCs (where required).
Oversee submission processes and compliance with journal guidelines.
Team Communication:
Consolidate and manage feedback from team discussions.
Communicate key deadlines and provide updates in core team meetings.
Partnership with PI:
Work under the mentorship and support of Sandy, the PI, ensuring consistent alignment with research objectives.
Coordinate responses to reviews, revisions, and resubmissions as directed by journal feedback.
Role Rotation Process
Coresearchers interested in assuming the role for upcoming publications should express their interest to the PI.
Selection will be based on the publication's needs, individual expertise, and rotation fairness.
This role does not equate to lead authorship. Lead authorship is based on academic and institutional standards and knowledge creation.
