• Job Description

  Req#: 24645

  Description and Requirements

  Are you searching for a rewarding, fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the ability to make a big impact while working side-by-side with a team of fun, innovative people? Ideally, would you like this position to be with an organization that makes a positive contribution to the world? If so…we would love to hear from you!

  
  

  
  

  About Us

  University of Phoenix is a leading higher education institution founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling. Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, their families and future generations through higher education. Our values (which hopefully you share) are: Brave. Honest. Focused.

  
  

  Our University values and embraces all team members and their unique perspectives. We fundamentally believe in fostering an environment which deeply respects, celebrates, and actively encourages a diverse workforce. We are committed to hiring – and learning from – those who share our passion to help others achieve their educational aspirations.

  
  

  We offer excellent benefits, an effective recognition program, and outstanding learning and development tools, including tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.

  About the Position

  
  

  A Curriculum Production Editor manages the editorial and production processes, including building and publishing curriculum in the LMS and conducting course build QA reviews and audits, for curriculum development, learning resources, and supporting and procedural materials. An individual collaborates with instructional designers to develop original learning materials for University students. Additionally, a Curriculum Production Editor reviews all course documents, assessments and related materials to ensure content is understandable; free from plagiarism, bias and misrepresentation; audience appropriate; and adheres to all internal style and standards requirements.

  What You’ll Do

  
  

  1. Manage the editorial aspects of curriculum development, learning resources and supporting and procedural materials for all University degree and non-degree programs and certifications; collaborate with instructional designers to develop original learning materials.

  2. Perform critical reviews/analysis of all course documents, assessments and materials to ensure content is understandable; free from plagiarism, bias and misrepresentation; audience appropriate; and adheres to all internal style and standards requirements.

  3. Edit and proofread curriculum, internal communication materials, and informational and technical copy to ensure all standards regarding grammar, spelling and punctuation are met; edit objective test items according to established guidelines to ensure reliability and validity to minimize bias and ensure fairness.

  4. Manage the production process of building and publishing curriculum, procedural documentation and support resources in University and/or external systems using typical industry software and technology; prepare, enhance and/or modify material to ensure formatting and graphics conform to established guidelines and standards.

  5. Perform QA reviews of course materials to ensure course materials are functional, comply with technical build requirements and meet credit hour requirements, and publish course materials in an LMS on a timely basis.

  6. Participate on cross functional teams including leadership and department staff to develop copy for curriculum materials, internal and external communications and reports; provide editorial support and/or consultation, including advising on grammar, style, formatting and other related editorial issues.

  7. Function successfully on an agile team with sometimes shifting priorities.

  8. Manage and maintain style guides and standard operating procedure documents to support curriculum development and other communications.

  9. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

  NOTE: The primary accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.

  Supervisory Responsibilities

  None

  M0INIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  
  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communication or related

  
  

  • Two (2) years of experience in editing and desktop publishing

  PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  
  

  · Experience with current instructional design models, such as backward design

  
  

  · Excellent grammar, copyediting and proofreading skills

  
  

  · Knowledge of the higher education industry

  
  

  · Able to learn and navigate a variety of Learning Management Systems

  
  

  · Strong project management skills

  
  

  · Good critical thinking and analytical skills to understand and resolve production issues

  
  

  · Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, to effectively collaborate with internal staff, leadership, faculty and third parties

  
  

  · Working knowledge of personal software packages

  
  

  #LI-SM1

  As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

  
  

  If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.

  Pay Range

  
  

  The annual pay range for this position is $47,100 (minimum), $68,900 (midpoint), and $90,700 (maximum).*

  Pay Range

  
  

  The hourly pay rate range is $21.78 (minimum), $31.83 (midpoint), and $41.88 (maximum). The annualized amount, not including eligible overtime pay, is $47,100 (minimum), $68,900 (midpoint), and $90,700 (maximum).*

  *Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget.

  
  

  Salary minimum

  $47,100

  Salary midpoint

  $68,900

  Salary maximum

  $90,700

  Manual Salary maximum

  87100

  Your work is critical to helping adult learners achieve their dreams, and we’re committed to rewarding you for your efforts. We offer a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you achieve your health, financial, educational and work-life balance goals.

  Full-time employees are eligible for:

  • Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program;
  • Competitive 401(k) employer match;
  • Substantial tuition discount for you and eligible dependents; and,
  • A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.*

  *For more details around paid time off benefits, please click here.

  
  

  
  

  Hourly midpoint

  31.83

  Hourly minimum

  21.78

  Hourly maximum

  41.88

  Manual Hourly Midpoint

  0.00

  Manual Hourly Minimum

  0.00

  Manual Hourly Maximum

  0.00

  CA Hourly Rate/Range

  $X or $X - $Y

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• About the company

  University of Phoenix is a for-profit online college.

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