Academic Quality Assurance Specialist (Remote)Virtual, USA

The Academic Quality Assurance Specialist for the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is a full-time employment position reporting to the Manager of Academic Quality Services . The Academic Quality Assurance Specialist provides writing, copyediting, proofreading, document styling and formatting expertise to meet the university's curricular and assessment documentation requirements. They edit materials for clarity, consistency of style, grammar, spelling, appropriate references and copyright information and are responsible for functionality, consistency, navigation, accessibility and usability testing of online course content. The Academic Quality Assurance Specialist reviews interface design and content materials for compliance with copyright and accessibility guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance and Course Evaluation

• Supporting faculty and staff in the Quality Matters program certification process through documentation review and quality assurance.

• Coordinating and supporting faculty in the review of online courses for quality assurance.

• Performing internal quality assurance reviews to improve the quality and consistency of course materials, including course guides, instructor guidance, supplemental materials, rubrics, and e-learning interactions.

• Reviewing spelling, punctuation, capitalization, formatting (APA and general), clarity, context, consistency, alignment, and universal design in course materials. Producing regular quality assurance reports for internal distribution.

Course Design and Development

• Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to plan, design, develop, document, and test new and revised online courses.

• Applying instructional design and adult learning theory to course design.

• Developing strategies and resources related to style, formatting, and editorial elements to improve the curriculum development process.

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• Evaluates instructional technologies and tools within the curriculum and makes recommendations for use based on universal design, accessibility, and the Quality Matters standards.The enhancement of online course design and delivery through data-informed practice.

• Shares research and contributes ideas to improve the quality and efficiency of course development processes.

Institutional Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Sharing research findings and contributing ideas to improve the quality and efficiency of course development processes.

• Attending professional conferences, researching new trends, and reporting findings to relevant audiences.

• Participating in institutional initiatives and special projects that support continuous improvement in academic quality and student learning. Performing additional duties as assigned that contribute to institutional effectiveness and innovation.

• Attends professional conferences, researches new trends, and reports back to relevant audiences.

Accessibility and Standards Compliance

• Ensuring adherence to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 and the most up-to-date Quality Matters standards.

• Evaluating instructional technologies and tools for accessibility, universal design, and alignment with institutional standards.

• Additional projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theory to course design.

• Knowledge of APA formatting, developing and using style guides, and adherence to university styles and standards.

• Knowledge of advanced MS Word features such as styles, references, tables of contents, lists of figures and tables, footnotes, header and footer options, page layout functions, tracked changes to create professionally prepared academic documents.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Communication Studies, Technical Writing, or related Liberal Arts field.

• Advanced proficiency in the utilization of database, spreadsheet, and applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• Five plus years of experience in a higher education setting.

• Proven record of strong writing and editing skills.

• Excellent problem-solving, writing and editing, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.

• Strong leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative environment.

• Strong oral and written communications skills and authoritative knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and language usage skills.

• Strong knowledge of APA document formatting and reference style.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment where measures are utilized to set performance expectations and maintain accountability.

• Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment, to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines, to create and manage lengthy and complex documents, and to prioritize effectively.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

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

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here (http://talent.arizona.edu/) .

Rate of Pay: $59,404 - $74,254

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

Grade: 8

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 the associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within the pay grade under our annual salary increase programs. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide (https://chrome-extension//efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/talent.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/Applicant%27s%20Guide%20to%20Compensation.pdf) and our Total Rewards Calculator (https://hr.arizona.edu/employees-affiliates/compensation/total-rewards-calculator) .

The grade range for this position is $59,404 - $74,254. Each unit typically sets starting pay between the minimum and midpoint upon hire as reflected in the Rate of Pay field above.

The application window is anticipated to close 11/24/2025 (11:59 PM MST).

Career Stream and Level: PC2

Job Family: Instructional Designer II

Job Function: Academic Services

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) (https://clery.arizona.edu/asr) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office.

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