TECHNICAL WRITER
Req #: | 180363 |
Department: | UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
Appointing Department Web Address: | http://www.washington.edu/uwit/employment/ |
Job Location: | Seattle Campus |
Posting Date: | 07/06/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education. |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: |
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UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which have allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years.
UW-IT is the central IT organization for the University of Washington, providing technology solutions to all three campuses, UW medical centers and global research operations. UW-IT collaborates with University partners to advance teaching, learning, innovation and discovery at the UW. UW-IT is currently looking for a Technical Writer who will support the UW-IT work on Finance Transformation, the University’s large-scale project to modernize its finance operations, business systems and processes. The position is a role in the newly established UW-IT Finance Transformation Program (ITF).
The technical writer’s primary objective will be to develop, write and edit process documentation and data flow diagramming that contributes to the success of the ITF program, specifically, Workday Finance. The writer will also be responsible for creating a data dictionary for the HR/Payroll legacy archive product. The role will require analysis of business processes, requirements, and study of new applications to translate this information into the required documentation. This position requires great attention to detail, with excellent oral, and written communication skills. This individual will work in collaboration with various team members to meet the objectives.
REQUIREMENTS:
DESIRED:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work in an open office environment. This position involves responsibilities and occasional situations where work outside of standard business hours is required to respond to incidents or to meet critical deadlines. Work in an open office environment.
This position on the Finance Transformation Project is temporarily funded; continued employment is contingent on ongoing funding and performance.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.