OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Business Writer to create high-quality written content for online higher education courses. The ideal candidate will have expertise in adult education, accreditation documentation (preferably DEAC), and instructional writing for business-related degree programs.
This contract includes work writing content for accreditation documentation and course content — applicants must be comfortable with detailed, compliance-driven writing as well as creative instructional design.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills to produce structured, research-based, and engaging course content.
• Strong understanding of adult education principles for higher education and online learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills—well-disciplined, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with Asana (optional, but a plus) for task management.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Capable of working remotely in a dedicated workspace.

EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Proven experience writing course content for higher education online courses.
• Experience preparing accreditation documentation (DEAC experience preferred).
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (preferably Canvas).
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Teams and Outlook (preferred).

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Education, Post-Secondary and Adult Education, Business, or a related field.
• Other master’s degrees (e.g., MBA, MFA) may be considered if accompanied by significant higher ed writing experience.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered, applicants must submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter highlighting higher education writing experience
• Writing sample (e.g., course lesson, accreditation narrative, or assessment aligned with adult learning principles)

ABOUT US:

Ducere Global Business School is an award-winning innovator in higher education, recognized by the State of California and the U.S. Congress for its pioneering approach to online learning. With a global faculty of hundreds of world leaders and partnerships with multinational corporations, governments, and NGOs, we deliver high-quality, career-focused education to students worldwide.
Our programs are 100% online and designed to be flexible and applied, allowing students to integrate their coursework with real-world business challenges. We utilize a state-of-the-art learning platform, accessible via mobile, and offer 24/7 support, ensuring a seamless online learning experience.

• Write and edit structured, research-based, and engaging course content, including lesson narratives, readings, discussion prompts, and assessments.
• Prepare and refine written materials for accreditation purposes, ensuring alignment with institutional and accreditor requirements.
• Apply adult learning principles to design content that is relevant, practical, and accessible for non-traditional working adult learners.
• Organize and format content within a Learning Management System (preferably Canvas).
• Collaborate with team members via Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Meet multiple deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.