Who is American College of Education

Founded in 2005, American College of Education continues to be a leader in professional development through our online programs. The mission of ACE is to deliver high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application. Our graduates are prepared to serve, lead and achieve personal and professional goals in diverse, evolving communities. As a socially conscious institution, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact and inspiring our students to do the same.

ACE is a mission-driven institution continually recognized for its commitment to social responsibility and positive impact. As an Impact Institution, we believe we have a responsibility to our students, alumni, employees, communities, and society as a whole. Guided by our core values, we strive to create meaningful impact that extends well beyond our bottom line.

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Who is American College of Education

Who You Are:

You are passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals. You thrive in a competitive and collaborative team environment. You are comfortable working remotely and have experience collaborating with others in a virtual environment. You possess a strong attention to detail.

We’re seeking a talented and reliable Contract Copywriter to support our marketing team with high-quality, on-brand content across multiple channels. You will partner closely with the rest of the content team to deliver clear, compelling copy that meets strategic goals, editorial standards and SEO best practices.

If you’re a sharp writer who can quickly understand a brief, manage multiple deadlines, and produce polished content with minimal oversight, this role is for you.

Compensation:

ACE is committed to paying a competitive wage while staying true to our mission of maintaining high-quality, affordable programs for our students. The hourly rate for this role is $38.00 per hour up to 15 hours per week.

What We Look for in the Ideal Candidate

Demonstrates self-reliance by meeting/exceeding workflow needs.
Demonstrates positive attitude and motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills.
Follows established processes as outlined by organization and leadership.
Completes assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set.
Consistently produces a high volume of quality work.
Capable, and adapts as needed, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel.
Must support and embrace the College’s Impact mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives.
Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills.
Must be "self-motivated" as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems.
Must be collaborative in driving decisions and a team-player.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Builds and maintains student satisfaction.
Recognizes and anticipates student needs.

Day to Day Responsibilities

In this role you will wear different hats, but your skills will be especially essential in the following areas:
Writes copy for blog posts, landing pages, press releases and other content areas, as needed
Develops clear, engaging and audience-focused copy across a wide range of topics and subject areas
Conducts research to support content development, ensuring accuracy, relevance and credibility of sources
Vets and validates sources to ensure information is trustworthy, current and appropriate for the intended audience
Copies edit different types of content to ensure adherence to brand editorial standards and SEO guidelines
Translates briefs, outlines or rough concepts into compelling final copy
Revises and refines copy based on stakeholder feedback, performance data or evolving requirements
Ensures accuracy, consistency and clarity across all deliverables
Manages multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Skills:

Exceptional written communication skills with strong attention to detail
Eagle-eye proofreading and copy-editing skills
Strong research skills, including the ability to evaluate and vet sources for credibility and accuracy
Knowledge of SEO principles and keyword usage
Familiarity with and experience using AI for content editing and refinement
Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Ability to work autonomously in a remote, contract-based environment
Understanding of brand voice and editorial standards
Familiarity with content workflows and feedback cycles

Qualifications and Education Requirements

2+ years of professional copywriting experience (agency, in-house or freelance)
Experience writing for a variety of formats, including blogs, web pages, email, social or marketing campaigns
Demonstrated ability to edit and optimize copy for clarity, consistency and SEO
Ability to interpret briefs, apply brand guidelines, incorporate feedback and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating relevant experience required
Bachelor’s degree in communications or marketing preferred

Our Commitment to Employees

Just as we strive to empower our students for success, we also aim to enrich the lives of our employees. For 6 consecutive years, ACE was recognized as one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work, winning the #1 spot for medium-sized companies in 2020. In addition, ACE has earned national recognition, being named a USA Top Workplace in 2022, 2023 and 2024. As a virtual first organization, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a family-like inclusive work environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with and receive communications from students and ACE employees in real time using online and other electronic media.

Commitment to Culture

At American College of Education, we’re all about building a one-of-a-kind, supportive community where everyone—students, faculty, and staff—can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we focus on everything from innovative curriculum design to personalized instruction and student support to intentional planning, inclusive initiatives, and strategic resource allocation. We’re dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates freedom of expression, diversity of thought, open dialogue, and mutual respect. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and wellness so that every member of our ACE family feels empowered, valued, and ready to reach their full potential. Together, we’re creating a vibrant, resilient, and connected learning community where everyone matters.

Additional Notes

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employees are increasingly integrating AI into their roles, demonstrating its potential to boost efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. By utilizing AI technologies, we can streamline processes, gain valuable insights from data, and automate routine tasks, which allows employees to concentrate on more strategic and creative aspects of their work. While AI is a beneficial tool in the workplace, if its use—such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, Copy.ai, etc.—accounts for more than 50% of any work assignments or job responsibilities, it will need to be reported to a direct leader.

Internet bandwidth speeds from an employee's remote work location must be a minimum of 50Mbps download speeds and 5Mbps upload speeds. Please note if the bandwidth is shared across multiple devices (tablets, computer, streaming, phone, etc.) you will need higher overall speeds. You can test the speed of your connection by visiting speedtest.net Purchase, setup, installation, support, and ongoing maintenance of reliable internet service is the responsibility of the individual.

American College of Education seeks to attract and retain a diverse staff consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding communities. At this time we cannot consider candidates residing in Alaska, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, South Dakota, or Alabama.

ACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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