• Job Description

  Req#: R23-0331

  The Assistant Editor (AE) for the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is a full-time remote employment position reporting to the Associate Director of Editorial. The AE will support UAGC’s editorial and production teams in the developing and publishing of eTextbooks in a variety of college disciplines. The AE will coordinate and support third-party vendors while developing and honing editorial, project management, production, and communication skills.

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Coordinate and track assigned textbook projects, monitoring and assessing schedule, budget, quality, and risks, as well as meeting with vendors as needed to gather information.
  • Report project status and information to team members and stakeholders, including the Associate Director of Editorial and faculty course developer.
  • Support editorial and production teams with administrative tasks, including coordinating payment requests, supporting digital asset management, and maintaining department resources, archives, and documentation.
  • For select projects, assist with editorial and production tasks to deepen knowledge of the UAGC publishing process. These tasks might include, but are not limited to:
    • Recruiting and managing review boards.
    • Assisting with permissions.
    • Conducting photo and/or video research.
    • Proofreading and reviewing files and edits.
    • Preparing and transmitting files.
    • Preparing audio scripts and checking audiobooks.
    • Implementing edits in Word, InDesign, HTML, or Storyline.
    • Working with ePub files and UAGC’s proprietary eReading platform.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
  • Ability to take initiative and work effectively both with others and independently.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • One year of experience in higher education content, publishing, editing, project management, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with HTML, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, or Storyline.
  • Strong knowledge of online learning from an editorial and user experience point of view.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use computer. The employee may frequently interact with fellow employees and/or clients using video conferencing tools. The requirements of this job may be completed with or without reasonable accommodation.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to work in a remote work environment.

  RATE OF PAY:

  $47,356 - $59,195 annually DOE

  For more information regarding this position, please contact us at careers@uagc.edu .

  UAGC shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for all employees placed by or on behalf of UAGC, state that all applicants who are qualified will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, military or veteran status, service in the uniformed services, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

• About the company

  " In 2020, Ashford University was acquired by the University of Arizona, becoming the University of Arizona Global Campus.

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