MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Earned (or in pursuit of a) bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or English combined with at least 1 year of previous writing and proofreading experience. OR a high school diploma and 2+ years of editing experience.

Proficiency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and ability to make constructive suggestions to improve language, tone, and readability. Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (including proficiency with MS Word’s track changes), Google Suite, and Adobe DC. Proficiency with Chicago and APA style guides; knowledge of MLA style preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Ability to remain detail-oriented and focused when processing large amounts of text and to meet deadlines. Basic knowledge of legal issues involved in publishing, such as libel and plagiarism. Willingness to collaborate with a creative team and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write and understand English. Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives. Requires the ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business information and policy manuals. Requires the ability to write reports and communicate effectively using telephonic, written, and electronic means. Requires the ability to effectively and respectfully present information one-on-one, and in small group situations to customers, management and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATIC SKILLS:

Must be able to perform basic math functions; add, subtract, multiply and divide.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions delivered in oral or written form.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Must be able to utilize a computer. Requires the ability to use a variety of office machines and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; handle objects; keypad or papers and books. Employee is frequently required to sit and may occasionally stand and/or walk/move. Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 10 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral visions, distance vision, and color vision for extensive reading and interpretation of reports and documents.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.

WORK CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS:

Work is regularly performed in a traditional office setting with occasional site visits to the SDSU Graduate Division offices. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION:

A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a full-time, part-time non-student, or sensitive student position with Aztec Shops Ltd. Background checks will include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records, national sex offender registry check, and references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor vehicle report, and verification of professional licenses. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Aztec Shops employees who apply for the position. Aztec Shops Ltd. complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity, when conducting background checks.

Aztec Shops, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (GINA), marital status, and military and veteran status.

Aztec Shops, Ltd. is also committed to promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture. Our organization embraces the many dimensions of diversity that make individuals unique and harnesses a variety of perspectives in order to create better outcomes that will benefit everyone.