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Technical Writer, Associate

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Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Classification Title Technical Writer, Associate
Working Title
Recruitment Limits
Location District Wide
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Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE
Range (na)
Department District Wide
The Position
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 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.
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. 
Desired Qualifications
Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:
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.
Working Conditions
Varies by assignment.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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); AND
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Posting Number NC00357

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you learn of this Employment Opportunity?
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    • San Diego Equality Business Assoc
    • ZipRecruiter
    • EDJOIN
    • Academic Keys
    • Indeed
    • HBCU Connect
    • Diverse: Issues in Higher Ed
    • CalJOBS
    • Community College Job Network
    • ACCCA
    • Community College Jobs
    • Veterans in Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs
    • CC Jobs Now
    • Disabled in Higher Ed
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • If other, please list below.
  2. If other, please specify.

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  3. * Are you a current SDCCD employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. If yes, please enter your employee ID:

    (Open Ended Question)

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

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

    (Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Résumé