Senior Technical Writer

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District Wide

Function:
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.

Requisite training and experience and abilities include: knowledge of technical writing procedures and techniques, interviewing techniques and correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; ability to communicate effectively with staff and project participants and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or related field and three years of demonstrated experience in technical writing and/or writing for an educational institution.

Typical duties include:

• 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.

None specified.

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.

Varies upon assignment.

Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidate is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (
  
  Note:
  
  The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

NC00334

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • No Response
  • SDCCD employment web site
  • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
  • CA Community Colleges Registry
  • Craig's List
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed
  • Professional organization/publication
  • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
  • SDCCD Employee
  • Job Fair
  • Other (list below)
• If other, please specify.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Yes
• No
• If yes, please enter your employee :

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• * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse staff and student population in terms of ethnicities, cultures, ages, and languages. Describe your experience that demonstrates your cultural competency and sensitivity to diversity.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Résumé

Optional Documents

• None specified.

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division