Niar Technical Writer Senior

Position Title NIAR Technical Writer Senior Position Number NEW Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours

Typically Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm

Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Description

University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of excellence and innovation that serves the country's defense and commercial aviation sectors. Collaboration with industry, government and academia is a critical part of the culture at WSU.

Position Specific Responsibilities Summary of Responsibilities

Prepares, reviews, revises, and maintains technical reports and process/policy documentation as needed. Produces technical documents through consultations with technical staff and other resources as needed.

Essential Functions

Drafts, reviews and edits technical reports in collaboration with internal partners. Gather technical information and draft technical reports; review, edit, or recommend revisions, format changes, alternative methods of information presentation, or other changes to technical reports to ensure accuracy, clarity and quality of content, and that documents meet requirements. Interpret scientific and technical information; identifies and prioritizes critical content; translates information; re-writes and edits material for clarity.

Performs technical writing of policies, procedures and instructional documentation. Writes, edits, and formats various business writings such as Standard Operating Procedures, Business Practices, forms, checklists, technical manuals, user manuals, and related technical and business process documentation.

Develops standard report template in alignment with program protocol and/or research sponsor's requirements. Utilizes a tracking system for program technical reports.

Performs quality review of various documents and provide feedback for improving documentation and the writing process. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Commitment

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in related field by hire date

Preferred Education Minimum Experience

Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to integrate disparate data and/or information into a cohesive quality technical and/or business writing

• Strong computer skills including MS Office suite

• Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills, with the aptitude for critical thinking

• Strong attention to detail

• Expertise in English language grammar, spelling, and usage conventions and best practices in scientific writing

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

None

Sponsorship No, due to export control requirements, the University cannot sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. User Export Compliance This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen". Additional Information Special Instructions

Department Information

Department 102156-NIAR - Composites & Structures

Salary Information

Pay Information Commensurate with experience Overtime Eligibility Yes Eligible for Shift Differential? Yes Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information

Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings

• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions

• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance

• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program

• Generous time off accruals

• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.

• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.

• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Shared Leave Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Posting Date 05/31/2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date

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