Editing Specialist - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago

Description

Department


PSD UChicago Stem:
Magnetar Staff

About the Department

UChicago STEM Education is a center devoted to research and development that resides within the Physical Sciences Division (PSD) of the University of Chicago.

UChicago STEM Education continues the University of Chicago's longstanding commitment to improving precollege education and aims to support high quality instruction and learning for all students.

Through the sharing of knowledge and the creation of useful products and programs, UChicago STEM Education seeks to make a positive difference for instruction throughout the nation.

UChicago Financial Education Initiative, part of UChicago STEM Education, seeks to empower all individuals to navigate the financial system with confidence, make informed and reasoned financial decisions throughout their lives, and realize longterm financial wellbeing.

The Initiative was launched in July 2016 to develop the tools, resources, and capacity to spread robust financial education across the country.

This includes the development and publication of tools for kids and families. The Initiative is regularly invited to conferences and educational events to share their unique approach to financial education.
Job Summary

Join a fastpaced and innovative team that is developing a worldclass elementary financial education curriculum for students in Hong Kong. Develop tools to help elementary teachers enact this curriculum with their students.
The Editing Specialist edits complex manuscript for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, form, sentence structure, clarity, consistency, and accuracy. Creates online and/or print versions of publications. Will perform quality control checking at all stages of production for all written material.

The Editing Specialist will maintain editing schedules and manage the proofreading, review and correction of page proofs and additional proof stages.

Responsibilities
Edit complex manuscript for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, form, sentence structure, clarity, consistency, and accuracy

Responsible for creating online and/or print versions of publications

Manages the quality control at all stages of production for all written material

Maintain editing schedules and manages the proofreading, review and correction of page proofs and additional proof stages

Work directly with writers, editors, and others involved in project

Ensure the quality of editorial work of others and advises them on the prioritization of assignments.

Leads the staff in setting procedures and editing styles and in resolving any other issues

Coordinate with a graphic designer on creation of an InDesign lesson template

Place all manuscript in lesson template

Work with translator to create version in different language

Works with minimal guidance to edit complex manuscripts and other forms of copy for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, form, sentence structure, clarity, consistency and accuracy.

Creates online and/or print versions of publications. Performs quality control checking at all stages of production for all written material in an editorial group

Uses best practices and knowledge to write, update, and revise style notes for each assigned journal

Perform other related work as needed

Minimum Qualifications


Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work

Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 57 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:Preferred Qualifications


Experience:
Strong editorial skills

Experience editing manuscript

Strong organizational, verbal and communication skills


Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficiency with standard programs (InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs)

Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated ability to execute advanced tasks independently

Ability to work collaboratively within a team, including providing and responding well to constructive feedback

Capable of working on multiple aspects of the project simultaneously

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Able to set priorities and meet deadlines

Application Documents
Resume (required)

Cover Letter (required)

References (preferred)

When applying, the document(s)


MUST
be uploaded via the

My Experience

page, in the section titled

Application Documents

of the application.

Job Family

Communications
Role Impact

Individual Contributor
FLSA Status

Exempt
Pay Frequency

Monthly
Scheduled

Weekly Hours

37.5
Benefits Eligible

Yes
Drug Test Required

No
Health Screen Required

No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No
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About Us

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Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.

We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum.

Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.

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