Job description
Science Editor
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Community Expectations During this time it is important that the community understand how UNC Asheville operates and what is expected of community members as we work together to prioritize everyone’s health and safety. Please see
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Application Information
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Application Information
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Details
Position Information
UNC Asheville Overview
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution’s efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution’s efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Type
EHRA Staff
Title
Science Editor
Position Number
012316
Recruitment Range
$50,000 - $55,800
Work Schedule and Hours
Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional work on evenings and weekends may be needed based on departmental needs. Remote/hybrid work allowed if located in North Carolina; if fully remote then a willingness to travel to Asheville several times a year for meetings is required.
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Months per Year
12 Months
Position Summary
UNC
Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (
NEMAC
) helps people understand—and reach decisions in— a complex and changing world.
The Science Editor is responsible for developing and managing content strategy and providing editorial management of scientific and technical decision-making tools, visualizations, and online products produced by NEMAC to assure that research project information and results are conveyed via the appropriate platform to the intended audience. The Editor will identify overall content requirements and prospective content sources and will develop creative solutions for content presentation, management, workflow, and maintenance. S/he will lead NEMAC’s data-driven digital storytelling process. In developing content, the Editor will synthesize and translate research project information on the national, regional, and community scales and appropriately communicate such information to the intended audience. The Editor will contribute to NEMAC’s user research efforts and will manage NEMAC’s social media presence.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. NEMAC will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. There are no expectations that any one candidate will have all these skills and anything you lack we can help you learn.
This position is contingent upon funding that is evaluated on an annual basis.
FLSA
Exempt
Required Education/Experience/Skills
Four-year degree in liberal arts or related field.
Ability to work with customers in an applied research environment to identify user needs and define achievable deliverables.
Ability to apply writing/editing skills and knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate fields to the accurate communication of scientific and technological information to decision-makers and the general public.
Proficiency with desktop publishing software, particularly Adobe Creative Suite, as well as Microsoft Office Suite and web-based Content Management Systems (CMS). Familiarity with social media platforms.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
The preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree in Climate Change and Society or a related interdisciplinary field encompassing the breadth of science, social science, and humanities, with 2-4 years of experience working in a research environment.
The ideal candidate will also have 2-4 years of experience working with customers in an applied research environment, identifying user needs and defining achievable deliverables.
Familiarity with current environmental and/or climate issues is preferred.
Ability to conceptually organize and analyze scientific data, interpret such data, and integrate complex data and reports to derive key outcomes and messages is desired.
Prefer a candidate with exceptional communication skills and an ability to communicate scientific data to an identified audience.
Training or equivalent experience with GIS softwares and applications is a plus.
The ideal candidate will have experience in growing an audience and maintaining consistent engagement among a suite of social media platforms.
This candidate should have interest in targeting content for users through user research and website design.
Familiarity with Dovetail and Optimal Workshop softwares is a plus.
Experience mentoring or managing students or working with student internship programs.
The ideal candidate will also have 2-4 years of experience working with customers in an applied research environment, identifying user needs and defining achievable deliverables.
Familiarity with current environmental and/or climate issues is preferred.
Ability to conceptually organize and analyze scientific data, interpret such data, and integrate complex data and reports to derive key outcomes and messages is desired.
Prefer a candidate with exceptional communication skills and an ability to communicate scientific data to an identified audience.
Training or equivalent experience with GIS softwares and applications is a plus.
The ideal candidate will have experience in growing an audience and maintaining consistent engagement among a suite of social media platforms.
This candidate should have interest in targeting content for users through user research and website design.
Familiarity with Dovetail and Optimal Workshop softwares is a plus.
Experience mentoring or managing students or working with student internship programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position requires strong skills in content management, scientific and technical writing and editing, content integration, web design, the use of leading-edge technologies, product management, project management, and community engagement, specifically:
- Ability to collaborate on the development of content management systems.
- Ability to apply writing/editing skills and knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate fields to the accurate communication of scientific and technological information to decision makers and the general public.
- Ability to conceptually organize and analyze scientific data, interpret such data, and synthesize and communicate complex data and reports to derive key outcomes and messages.
- Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear and interesting narratives for an intended audience. Ability to manage client expectations and ensure projects’ timely completion.
- Ability to function as a central contact point for content owners/ project stakeholders.
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of deliverables.
- Ability to assist with the development of effective, efficient, engaging, and relevant training in partnership with subject matter experts to increase the knowledge, skills, and abilities of workshop participants.
- Ability to facilitate and host in-person and/or remote workshops and educational training.
- Support the development of curriculum based on content strategy
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with appropriate software, including web-based content management systems (particularly Drupal), Google communication and publishing tools, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Hootsuite.
- Ability to quickly learn new and emerging technologies.
- Flexible approach, with a positive attitude, strong ability to multi-task, effective project prioritization, and communications management at all levels.
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Community Expectations During this time it is important that the community understand how UNC Asheville operates and what is expected of community members as we work together to prioritize everyone’s health and safety. Please see
UNC
Asheville’s Community Expectations
for more information.
Application Information
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Application Information
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Number
E0309
Posting date
08/30/2022
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Asheville website
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- HERC
- NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
- UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
- Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
- NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
- Handshake
- Other
- * What is the highest academic degree that you currently hold?
- No degree
- High school or GED
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctorate or equivalent
- * Having read the requirements for this position, how much relevant professional work experience can you demonstrate?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Other Documents
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