Job Title: Copy Editor
PVN ID: PS-2108-004165
Category: Administrative Services
Location: CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Job Description

General Description

About the CUNY School of Professional Studies

For over 15 years, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) has been leading online education in New York. Notable for offering the most online bachelor’s and master’s degree options at the City University of New York, and for serving transfer students as the University system’s only undergraduate all-transfer college, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor’s degree, progress from an associate’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers.

The School’s growth has been remarkable, with twenty-four degrees launched since 2006. Enrollment has risen by more than 30% in the last four years to over 4,000 students in the credit-bearing programs.  Thousands more are enrolled in non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs. In addition, the School has an active alumni network and has established the CUNY SPS Foundation, which offers multiple scholarship opportunities to current students.

CUNY SPS has consistently been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country’s top online institutions. This year, the School was ranked in the top 2% in the nation on the publisher’s list of the 2021 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.

Within CUNY SPS, the Office of Professional Education and Workplace Learning (PEWL) designs custom workplace learning programs to help organizations achieve their goals.  To our partnerships, we bring knowledge of research-based learning practices as well as experience in developing innovative programs.

Description: 

CUNY SPS partners with Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to develop professional learning opportunities for child welfare and juvenile justice professionals.  The collaboration between the two organizations has formed the ACS Workforce Institute (ACS WI).

CUNY SPS is recruiting candidates for a Copy Editor position to join our Communications team, responsible for proofreading, brand integrity and overall quality assurance

Other Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Communications Sr. Manager, the Copy Editor will: §  Work closely with members of the Communications team in devising and implementing strategy and process improvements.

  • Know and understand all branding, voice and style guidelines and ensure all materials are in alignment.
  • Review and copy edit/proofread all deliverables, including: flow charts, procedures, curriculum, desk guides, and Power Point slides, class materials and flyers to ensure quality and consistency across authors.
  • Work with the Communications Manager to carry out and maintain the communications strategy; communicate the branding, style guide and templates; develop and lead style guide review and update processes.
  • Support on-going special projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field is preferred.
  • Three years full-time experience directly related to editing technical procedural and/or curriculum manuals and knowledge of content management and usability issues. 
  • Exceptional technical writing skills needed to produce clear and concise materials.
  • Knowledge of design software, Microsoft Office and strong computer skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to foster productive relationships with diverse staff and constituencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize; organize and meet deadlines.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Office of Professional Education and Wor
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$55,000.00 - $55,000.00
Closing Date
Oct 19, 2021 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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