Academic Content Specialist (Remote)

The Academic Content Specialist for the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is a full-time employment position reporting to the Manager of Curriculum and Assessment. The Academic Content Specialist is responsible for editing, building, and maintaining all college Course Guides/Syllabi and Learning Management System (LMS) course shells in accordance with approved templates, as well as accessibility, Quality Matters, and other compliance standards. The Academic Content Specialist manages the curriculum feedback ticketing system, reviewing and processing all issues and collaborating with other stakeholders as necessary. The Academic Content Specialist collaborates with Faculty Subject Matter Experts and Assessment Specialists, serving as a consultant on LMS capabilities and other content managing and housing systems. They may be asked to build and collaborate on the format of non-standard courses and will be expected to work with code. The Academic Content Specialist interacts with Course Leads, Full-Time Faculty, Associate Faculty, Academic Learning Designers, Assessment Specialists, and third-party educational technology stakeholders to ensure consistency and innovation within the online classroom.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Edits for clarity, consistency, and formatting in compliance with the Accepted Style Guide.
• Creates and updates course shells in the LMS for developments, revisions, and required changes in accordance with universal design standards.
• Independently manages the curriculum feedback ticketing system and recommends and determines the appropriate steps necessary for resolution.
• Consults on the capabilities of the LMS and other technical platforms during course development process, as needed.
• Ensures adherence to the most up to date applicable provisions of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2, and accessibility standards as defined by the most up-to-date edition of the Quality Matters (QM) standards. 
• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders on non-standard LMS course builds.
• Responds to requests for training and consultation on the LMS.
• Additional projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Independent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver) and/or Learning Management System administration.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in all communications.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Three or more years of experience in education or other related professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HTML/coding experience.
• Degree or certification in educational technology, instructional design, or other related field.
• Experience in editing/proofreading in a professional or academic setting.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!  

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. 

Rate of Pay: $65,687 - $85,393

Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalence (FTE)

Grade: 9

Compensation Guidance:

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.  The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. 

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.  

Grade Range Minimum: $65,687

Grade Range Midpoint: $85,393

Grade Range Maximum: $105,099

Career Stream and Level: PC3

Job Family: Instructional Design and Support

Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services

For more information regarding this position, please contact us at careers@uagc.edu. 

UAGC shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for all employees placed by or on behalf of UAGC, state that all applicants who are qualified will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, military or veteran status, service in the uniformed services, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.