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Technical Writer, Associate

Inside Higher Ed, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Technical Writer, Associate San Diego Community College District – District Wide

Position Type: Full‑time

Position Overview Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, research, develop, and write grants, contracts, proposals, and reports in accordance with specific instructions and requirements; provide rough draft, revisions, and final copy.

Major Responsibilities

Develop and write grants, contracts, proposals, and reports.

Interview subject experts and perform research to become familiar with the project.

Organize material and complete writing assignments 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.

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; demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Experience in technical writing and/or writing for an educational institution.

Desired Qualifications

Commitment to Diversity: 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, faculty, and classified professionals.

Conditions of Employment

Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for the initial appointment; the certificate must be 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.

Application To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com

Equal Opportunity 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.

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