Accreditation Writer/Editor (Temp)

How to Apply
Send your resume and a cover letter addressing your qualifications and interest in this position to alissat@umich.edu by February 25.
Summary
The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) is seeking a Writer/Editor who will write UMSI's Re-Accreditation report for its 2025 American Library Association (ALA) Self-Study. Working with the Accreditation Task Force, Standards Committees, and project manager, the Writer/Editor will perform a sequence of writing and editing tasks meeting multiple draft deadlines leading up to the submission of the final report in January 2025.
Who We Are
The School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary professional school that offers five academic programs. UMSI delivers innovative, elegant and ethical solutions connecting people, information and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and is the premier institution studying and using technology to improve human-computer interactions. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information - with technology - to build a better world.
Responsibilities*

• Help set preliminary guidelines for members of the Standards Committees to generate and record raw text (bullet points, lists, etc.).
• Review and synthesize all raw text submitted by members of the Standards Committees.
• Identify information gaps and advise members of the Standards Committees where additional data or analysis is needed.
• Compose multiple drafts of the Self-Study Report to share with members of the Task Force and others according to established timelines.
• Attend meetings with the project manager or Task Force as needed.
• Communicate with other members of Task Force and Standards Committees, and incorporate relevant feedback into subsequent revisions of the report.
• Create a comprehensive final report that reflects the ideas of Task Force and the Standards Committees in a balanced and organized fashion.
• Assume a unified authorial voice in writing the report.
• Edit the final document according to professional writing standards that pertain to grammar, mechanics, and style, in conjunction with other committee members designated to assist with editing.
• Abide by ALA guidelines for formatting and submitting the final report document, in conjunction with a designer.
• After submission of the document, be available to consult with ALA staff and accreditation site team members, if needed.
• Throughout the process, read and gain understanding of accreditation-related materials to become familiar with ALA guidelines and concerns, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Experience as a Writer/Editor on a major collaborative writing project
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and data
• Experience working with a wide range of technology, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps products and managing data
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, exercise sound decision-making on relevant issues, and meet deadlines independently
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience writing an accreditation report
• Experience working in a higher education setting

Additional Information
You must be eligible to work in the United States, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. In addition, while remote work is allowable for this position, all work must be performed within the United States and its territories.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
245156
Working Title
Accreditation Writer/Editor (TEMP)
Job Title
WRITER (TEMP)
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
School Information
Department
School of Information
Posting Begin/End Date
2/13/2024 - 2/25/2024
Salary
$50.00 - $75.00
Career Interest
Temporary Job Opening