THECB - Editor II

The agency is located at the George Herbert Walker Bush State Building located in the Capitol Complex at 1801 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701.

General Description:

The Editor II supports the College & Career Advising (CCA) Division of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) by providing editorial oversight across all division products and initiatives, including ApplyTexas, My Texas Future, ADVi, Texas OnCourse, Direct Admissions, and associated help desk and communication platforms. This position evaluates, edits, and proofreads content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to established editorial standards and style guides. Work includes collaborating with internal teams, higher education and K–12 partners, and external vendors to prepare materials for publication across digital and print platforms.

Work also involves proofreading materials according to the Chicago Manual of Style and supporting numerous concurrent projects with key external stakeholders. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Instructional Design and works under limited supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

General Duties And Responsibilities:

Editorial Quality & Standards

• Review, edit, and proofread digital and print content to ensure compliance with agency style guides, accessibility standards, and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Detect and correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage; verify facts and consistency in terminology.
• Apply established editorial standards and style guides across CCA products, contributing to consistent tone, readability, and branding.
• Assist with preparation of reports, communications, and public-facing documents for accuracy and clarity.

Content Development & Design Support

• Collaborate with authors, instructional designers, program managers, and vendors to prepare materials for publication across platforms.
• Ensure content is clear, accurate, and aligned with project objectives.
• Support layout, visual design, and graphics selection in coordination with design staff; use Adobe Creative Cloud tools when applicable.
• Edit and proofread Spanish-language materials when assigned, ensuring accuracy and readability.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Work with cross-functional teams (Instructional Design, ADVi, Professional Learning & Engagement, Communications, Product, Help Desk) to support editorial workflows and improve efficiency.
• Provide feedback on writing clarity, format, and adherence to style expectations.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborative reviews to gather input and refine content.
• Support colleagues by sharing editorial best practices and contributing to training resources when requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the goals of the College and Career Advising Division and agency priorities.
• This position is authorized for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees are required to work in the office three (3) days per week, with the remaining two days eligible for teleworking. Specific in-office days may be determined by the department to meet business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard English grammar and usage, including grammar, diction, style, and organization
• Knowledge of writing style
• Knowledge of established reference manuals and guidelines
• Skilled in editing content to improve readability for K-12 and adult audiences
• Skilled in applying rules of standard English usage and in correcting grammatical and writing errors
• Ability to write concisely and effectively
• Ability to explain and defend grammatical changes
• Ability to advise about the organization of documents written by various authors
• Ability to clarify meaning while maintaining the integrity of ideas

Telework with Three Required In-Office Days:
This position is authorized for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees are required to work in the office three (3) days per week, with the remaining two days eligible for telework. Specific in-office days may be determined by the department to meet business needs.

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Required Minimum Education And Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years professional experience working in editorial settings with proven ability to proofread accurately while adhering to product specifications and style guides.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in English, journalism, writing or other relevant field.
• Visual design skills and experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience editing and proofreading documents written in Spanish.

Physical Requirements And/Or Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:

•  Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work;
•  Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones;

• Frequent Sitting,

•  Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.

Workforce:

Must Be Able To:

• Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.
• Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules, working extended hours as necessary.
• Adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the agency’s performance measures and mission.

Application Requirements:

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board’s employment opportunities website at  Careers - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.

Notes To Applicant:

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.

• Telework with Three Required In-Office Days 
• Applicants must be able to commute to our Austin, TX office at least three (3) days per week. Specific in-office days may be assigned based on business needs.

Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job offer and continuation of employment with THECB is contingent upon:

• Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
• Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18-25. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.

THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.

Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.