Editorial Coordinator

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position coordinates and performs a variety of complex editorial duties and is responsible for the editorial integrity of resources and materials distributed by the department. The incumbent works closely with organizational staff, content experts, contributors, and graphic designers to establish and ensure uniform formatting and style throughout resources and documents produced. This position performs assignments independently with minimal supervision.

Examples of Work Performed

• Proofreads and edits materials and resources to ensure accuracy and consistency with spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
• Reviews the work of others within documents and resources produced to ensure content is consistent in message and grammatically correct.
• Coordinates the development of publications.   Works closely with organizational staff to ensure and establish formatting and styles that should be included in resources and documents for publication and training
• Incorporates editorial corrections into resources and documents for final publication.
• Ensures branding is consistently applied and professional standards are met in materials produced and distributed.   
• Manages a database to keep track of all relevant topics and dates.
• Utilizes database to easily identify and revise resources and documents when necessary.
• Assists in preparing reports of the organization for submission to internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviews and edits reports for submission to internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

 

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Coordinates the review process of resources and materials to ensure accuracy and consistency of grammar, logic, and structure.
2. Collaborates with organizational staff to develop and update formatting and style guides for resources and document development.
3. Assists in preparation of reports of the organization for submission to internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field, from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to the above described duties

 

Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

 

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

 

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.