Job Description

Position Details



Proposed Start Date
05/08/2023


Classification Title
Editor


Working Title
Temporary Copy Editor


Department
200371 - OAI Office of Academic Innovation


Position Number
D91521


Representation
OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503


Position FTE
.20


End date, if applicable
05/07/2024


Position Summary



Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

Portland State University is Oregon\xe2\x80\x99s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America\xe2\x80\x99s most dynamic cities. Our mission to \xe2\x80\x9clet knowledge serve the city\xe2\x80\x9d reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action \xe2\x80\x94 in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
For information about the Office of Academic Innovation please CLICK HERE


Position Summary

The Office of Academic Innovation is seeking a Temporary Copy Editor (Site Editor) for the Portland State University teaching resource website, OAI+. This position is responsible for proofreading and copyediting educational articles and tutorials according to OAI+ editorial standards. This position additionally prepares content for publication within the website editing dashboard, using pre-designed elements, templates, and standards.

To excel in this role, they will have experience in copyediting and familiarity with using a content management system for web production, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with technical writing and plain language is a plus.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Proofreading \xe2\x80\x93 40%

• Proofreads site content according to OAI+ editorial policies.
• Implements requested content revisions including stylistic, formatting, and grammatical changes.
• Identifies areas for substantive content revision according to OAI+ editorial policies.
• Follows documentation and version control processes.

Content management in Wordpress \xe2\x80\x93 60%

• Prepares content for publication in Wordpress, working within the site\xe2\x80\x99s templates and branding.
• Executes site content normalization, configuration, taxonomy, and updates in Wordpress.
• Regularly checks and tracks content for accuracy and maintains live links.

This position is a part-time position for twelve months that supports the OAI+ Design Manager.


Minimum Qualifications from Classification

• A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Journalism, English, or related field; OR

• Four years of publishing experience equivalent to an editorial assistant working under the direction of an editor preparing written material for publication. Duties must have included reading copy to detect errors; verifying facts; rewriting or modifying copy to conform to publications style and editorial policy; marking copy for typesetter using standard symbols; reading galley and page proofs to detect errors; and using standard proofreading symbols to indicate corrections; OR

• An Associates degree in Journalist and two years of the above experience.
  

NOTE : Proficiency in the use of microcomputers including desktop publishing software may be needed.


Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position



Preferred Qualifications



Key Cultural Competencies
Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.


Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.


Work Days/Hours
Monday to Friday, 6 to 8 hours per week, schedule to be determined


Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

The salary rate for this position will be between $17.43 and $19.72 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

This part-time temporary position is not eligible for benefits.


Application Instructions



Additional Information



Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.


Background Check Required
Yes


If you have questions
Please contact Sophie Soprani at soprani@pdx.edu