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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 – 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 – 60%
Prepares content for publication in Wordpress, working within the site's 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.
Located in Portland, Oregon, one of the nation's most livable cities, the University's innovative approach to education combines academic rigor in the classroom with field-based experiences through internships and classroom projects with community partners. The University's 49-acre downtown campus exhibits Portland State's commitment to sustainability with green buildings, while many of the 124 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees incorporate sustainability into the curriculum. PSU's motto, "Let Knowledge Serve the City," inspires the teaching and research of an accomplished faculty whose work and students span the globe. PSU seeks talented individuals who understand our values and strategic goals and enjoy sharing ideas and collaborating in an environment of mutual respect to achieve those values and goals. We are committed to leading through engagement and seek individuals who support this strategy. Engagement describes Portland State's collaborative approach to the exchange of knowledge and resources with local, regional, national, and global partners for mutual benefit of students, faculty, and the community. As a component of the Diversity Action Plan and the President's... Strategic Mission of achieving global excellence, Portland State University strives to become an institution that is recognized nationally and internationally for the accomplishments of its faculty, the reputation of its programs, and the preparation of it students as world citizens. For more information visit http://www.pdx.edu/about-portland-state