Student Editorial Assistant at InsideHigherEd

Position OverviewThis position will provide editorial support for the Aerospace Short Course Program which will include assisting the Senior Publications Manager with formatting course PowerPoint slides and PDFs, and performing accessibility checks via Canvas, KU’s Learning Management System, to adhere to federal ADA guidelines. This position is offered at the Lawrence Campus.Job Description100%- Editorial Support

• Review instructional materials for ADA compliance.
• Apply ADA compliant department template, add alternative text to images, and format materials to comply with ADA requirements.
• Collaborate with Senior Publications Manager to ensure materials adhere to ADA guidelines as outlined by the Extended Learning style guide and KU Aerospace Short Course PowerPoint template.
• Collaborate with instructors and staff to gather and organize course materials in preparation for editing.
• Export files to PDFs and upload to testing page in Canvas to perform accessibility report.
• Maintain accurate records of edited documents and accessibility reports.
• Provide general editorial support for the Aerospace Short Course program, including document organization and file management
• Stay informed on accessibility best practices and university standards related to digital content and learning platforms.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Experience with clerical, organizational, and computer duties as evidenced by application materials and interview process.
2. Demonstrated experience with workplace softwares, including Adobe, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively as evidenced by cover letter, application, and resume.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Currently an Aerospace Engineering student.
2. Familiarity with American Disabilities Act guidelines.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of aerospace engineering terminology.
4. Intermediate-level proficiency with PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Canvas.
5. Experience handling multiple projects, multitasking and proofreading experience.,
6. Demonstrated attention to detail and work history reflecting reliability.

Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Must have transportation to St. Andrews Office Facility in Lawrence.Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsApplicants must submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Please include your semester availability in your resume or cover letter. To ensure full consideration, please apply before the application deadline of December 31st, 2025.
Contact Information to ApplicantsStacy Cordell
[email protected]
913-897-8760Advertised Salary Range$15.00Anticipated Start DateMonday January 5, 2026Apply to Job