Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Completes tasks with guidance, meeting Level I expectations and gradually developing independence in task completion.
• Edits curriculum and associated educational/institutional materials in a variety of systems and formats for grammar, mechanics, clarity, consistency, and adherence to appropriate styles, including house, APA, MLA, Turabian, and others as needed.
• Ensures appropriate context, audience, and purpose while editing.
• Collaborates directly with curriculum developers and instructional designers to ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and reflect appropriate editorial standards.
• Works toward independently managing multiple projects to meet ongoing and varied deadlines.
• Stays abreast of changes in the field of editing and requirements of the organization, making appropriate adjustments to practice.
• Provides quality service in working with partners, in accordance with workflows within intra- and inter-departmental entities and facilitates communication among stakeholders.
• Learns to establish self-driven expectations to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, and service.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing as a Level II Editor to complete job related duties independently within 12 months.
• Performs other duties as required.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Computer Skills:  Excellent skill in Microsoft Office suite; Ability to learn additional software as needed.
• Writing and Communication Skills:  Excellent knowledge of grammar and command of the English language.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Experience/ Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in journalism, communication, writing, English, language arts, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment investigations.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting:      6-7 hours a day
• Standing:  1-2 hours a day
• Walking:   1-2 hours a day
• Lifting:      Occasionally
• Carrying:   Rarely
• Pushing:    Rarely
• Bending:   Rarely
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling:     Rarely
• Climbing:    Rarely
• Reaching:    Occasionally
• Grasping:     Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination:  Continuously
• Driving:       Rarely
• Work Environment:  Work performed primarily remote with expectations to attend on campus and in-office meetings as required. Work is performed primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.