Instructional Content Editor - Gies College of Business

Instructional Content Editor - Gies College of Business

Teaching and Learning

Job Summary

Focus on editing, revision, and quality control of online and digital course materials. Provide high-quality, accessible materials that follow universal design practices and adhere to a unified instructional brand.

Duties & Responsibilities

Content Editing

• Copyediting course documents, scripts, and transcripts originally written or spoken by faculty and other instructional content creators
• Using APA style to create proper attribution for sources used in course materials
• Clarifying instructions to help learners complete assignments and other activities

Quality Control

• Thoroughly reviewing settings and configuration of course sites in the learning management system
• Reviewing and remediating course materials, videos, slides, and instructional websites in conjunction with the learning design team
• Reviewing course materials for adherence to digital accessibility standards

Quality Assurance

• Defining, adopting, and maintaining a style guide specific to Gies instructional content. This style guide determines both usage mechanics and a consistent tone in the message
• Assisting with the design and development of tutorials and documentation of quality control processes
• Providing training and resources on Teaching & Learning’s quality standards
• Communicating with faculty and staff regarding updates to course materials
• Coordinating and reviewing the work of hourly copy editors

Other

• Engage in professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A.Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy
AND
Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching
OR
B. Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities
AND
Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, linguistics, classics, language arts, education, or instructional design.

Experience:

• Experience working in higher education or with learning management systems
• Experience creating/adapting on-screen written content for multimedia presentations
• Strong collaboration experience with graphic designers for digital publishing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Mastery of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, and ability to give constructive feedback and suggestions
• Proficiency with applying the principles of style guides to course materials
• Ability to remain detail-oriented and focused when processing large amounts of text
• Facility to collaborate with learning designers, videographers, graphic designers, and other instructional content creators
• Strong computer software skills, especially Microsoft Office
• Basic awareness of legal issues for publishing like plagiarism and copyright
• Basic awareness of accessibility standards for ADA compliance
• Knowledge of digital media production
• Experience reviewing course content within a learning management system
• Experience adapting on-screen written content for multimedia presentations
• Experience reviewing and remediating content for ADA compliance

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3289 - Instructional Development Specialist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after search close date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while also considering internal equity. The budget salary for this position is $57,000 to $59,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Hybrid or fully remote work options may be available for this position.

For more information about Gies Business, visit https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on May 2, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact lsrice@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1029997
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu