Technical Writer, Associate

San Diego Community College District - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Technical Writer, Associate position at San Diego Community College District involves working under the direction of an assigned supervisor to research, develop, and write various technical documents including grants, contracts, proposals, and reports. The role requires the ability to follow specific instructions and requirements while ensuring that all written materials meet established standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing rough drafts, revisions, and final copies of documents, maintaining accurate records and files of work and revisions, and editing materials prepared by other writers. Additionally, the position may involve assisting in the layout of materials for publication. In this role, the Technical Writer will need to interview subject matter experts and perform thorough research to gain a comprehensive understanding of the projects they are working on. This requires strong communication skills to effectively engage with staff and project participants, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The position also emphasizes the importance of cultural competency and sensitivity, as the writer will be interacting with a diverse group of community college students, faculty, and staff. The working conditions may vary depending on the specific assignment, and the selected candidate will be required to complete certain pre-employment conditions, including a tuberculosis exam and fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write grants, contracts, proposals, and reports.
• Interview subject experts and perform research to become familiar with project.
• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Provide rough draft, revisions, and final copy.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.

Requirements

• Knowledge of technical writing procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of record-keeping techniques.
• Proficiency in correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to develop, write, and edit a wide variety of technical documents.
• Effective communication skills with staff and project participants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Experience in technical writing and/or writing for an educational institution.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in writing for educational institutions.