Lead University Catalog Editor

Southern Methodist University; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University is seeking a University Catalog Editor (Content Editor I) to lead the annual academic catalog development, edits, and publication. This on-campus role collaborates with schools, departments, and administrators to ensure policies, curricula, and content are accurate, current, and aligned with approved changes.

The Catalog Editor manages the production cycle, uses the Coursedog system, coordinates the Catalog Advisory Committee, and ensures accessible, high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and two years of editing experience.
• Experience editing academic publications preferred.
• Administrative experience in a college or university required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual catalog production and enforce content deadlines.
• Edit and finalize catalog content with schools and departments.
• Lead Catalog Advisory Committee activities and follow-up.
• Manage curriculum data in Coursedog and ensure consistency across systems.
• Ensure published catalog aligns with approvals and policies.
• Maintain content updates across registrar and related offices.
• Provide quality assurance and final reviews for publication.
• Work evenings/weekends for ceremonies and deadlines as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Editing

Writing

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Desktop publishing

Coursedog

Catalog management systems

Job description

Southern Methodist University is seeking a University Catalog Editor (Content Editor I) to lead the annual academic catalog development, edits, and publication. This on-campus role collaborates with schools, departments, and administrators to ensure policies, curricula, and content are accurate, current, and aligned with approved changes.

The Catalog Editor manages the production cycle, uses the Coursedog system, coordinates the Catalog Advisory Committee, and ensures accessible, high-quality