THECB - Editor II Job at Texas in Austin

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

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Preferred

Physical Requirements and / or Working Conditions

Workforce

Must be able to :

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.

Notes on Telework

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.

Equal Opportunity

THECB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Conditions of Offer

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. 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; only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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