Job Details

Technical Writer, Associate

San Diego Community College District

Location: District Wide

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and write grants, contracts, proposals, and reports.
• Interview subject experts and perform research to become familiar with projects.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Provide rough drafts, revisions, and final copies.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates are required to complete the following prior to employment:
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (renewed every four years).
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district's expense; clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment.
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Pay Information

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EEO Statement

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.