Job Summary:
The Technical Editor position is located within WIDA's Communications and Marketing department, and the position will report to the Managing Editor. This position will be responsible for producing and editing high-quality technical assessment documentation, collaborating on the design and development of assessment training materials, and gathering and implementing feedback from internal and external stakeholders. The technical editor will audit and remediate documents to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements. While most work will focus on technical editing, this position will periodically review and edit non-assessment materials.
Remote work is an option for this position on a voluntary basis; however, it is important to note that this role is headquartered in Madison, WI, and the tasks of the position require occasional work-related travel. If working remotely out-of-state, travel back to UW-Madison would not be reimbursable, and other business travel will require cost comparisons between your home and Madison, WI.
UW Travel Policy and Remote Work Policies outline business travel requirements for fully remote employees, and WIDA is committed to supporting employees with their business travel and minimizing or eliminating out-of-pocket expenses whenever possible. Please review UW Remote Work Policy UW-5087 , in particular, Section III, Part G which addresses an employee's Headquarters Location. We will be happy to support and address questions about remote work or travel during the interview process.
WIDA operates in a Windows-based environment, and a Dell PC laptop will be issued for use in this role. Software and virtual connection tools that are critical to our work dictate that WIDA staff work on a PC.
Responsibilities:
Provides technical expertise and oversight in areas relating to rights, permissions, and overall content production. Reviews content for completeness, accuracy, and correctness to align with editorial or client objectives.
- 30% Edits, revises, and proofreads materials and resolves errors or inconsistencies in style, syntax, grammar, and format
- 10% Plans, develops, creates, and publishes internal and/or external communications
- 20% Manages production deadlines
- 5% Provides information and consultative advice about editorial policies, procedures, and services to contributing stakeholders
- 10% Provides in-depth research and fact-checking for publication and distribution
- 10% Develops and maintains the style guide, including editorial standards and policies
- 15% Authors a range of materials for use by internal and/or external audiences
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
Required
* Minimum 3 years' experience with reviewing and editing technical documentation, training materials, and assessments, preferably in the fields of education and language testing .
* Minimum 2 years of experience auditing and remediating documents (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF) for accessibility based on Section 508 and/or W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
* Experience with document accessibility tools, preferably using PAC 2024, NVDA or JAWS
* Excellent editing and proofreading skills, including syntax and mechanics.
* Familiarity with APA and AP styles and experience aligning text and references to specific styles.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Adobe Pro.
* Proven ability to quickly learn complex topics and make them easily understandable.
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work individually and in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred
* Multilingual or bilingual/biliterate in Spanish.
* Experience with PreK-12 education, education research, psychometrics, or language testing.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $65,500 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/
Additional Information:
What is WIDA? For over 20 years, WIDA has provided a trusted, comprehensive approach to supporting, teaching, and assessing multilingual learners. We are an educational services organization that advances language development and academic achievement for multilingual children in early childhood and grades K-12. In short, we provide educators around the world with high-quality language standards, assessments, professional learning, and research. We are proud to be a part of the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) within UW-Madison's nationally ranked School of Education. Visit https://wida.wisc.edu/about/careers and watch our Introduction to WIDA video to see why WIDA is an incredible place to work!
The Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), established in 1964, is one of the first, most productive, and largest university-based education research and development centers in the world. WCER's researchers and staff work to make teaching and learning as effective as possible for all ages and all people. WCER's mission is to improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations, impact education practice positively and foster collaborations among academic disciplines and practitioners. To this end, our center helps scholars and practitioners develop, submit, conduct, and share grant-funded education research.
For more information and news about our center, please go to https://wcer.wisc.edu/.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to submit:
- A cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of this position.
- A current resume or CV.
- A list of at least three professional references, including contact information.
A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
Contact:
Kelly Krahenbuhl
humanresources@wida.us
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Editor(CM034)
Department(s):
A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/WCER
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
310932-AS
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