Technical Writing Director establishes and plans the overall policies and goals for technical writing function. Develops standard documentation methods to effectively communicate product concepts and technical information. Being a Technical Writing Director coordinates with other teams and departments to determine technical writing needs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Technical Writing Director typically reports to a senior manager or top management. The Technical Writing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Technical Writing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Title | Writing Specialist |
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Working Location (City, State) | Boone, NC |
Faculty Rank | No |
Provide Rank | N/A |
Position Number | 086511 |
Department | University Writing Center - 202700 |
Description of University | Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. |
Minimum Qualifications |
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License/Certification Required | N/A |
Preferred Qualifications | Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field. |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | The primary purpose of University College is to provide academic support services. The University Writing Center assists students working on writing projects. Writing Across the Curriculum supports faculty teaching writing across the university. The primary purpose of the Writing Specialist is to provide consultation services to students through the University Writing Center and faculty through the Writing Across the Curriculum Program. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
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Type of Position | Full Time Position |
Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty |
Appointment Type | 1.0 |
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional evening hours |
Number of Hours Per Week | 40 |
Number of Months Per Year | 12 |
Mandatory Staff | No |
Suggested Salary Range | $49,947 |
Physical Demands of Position | Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university office area |
Posting Date | 08/25/2023 |
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Closing Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Evaluation of Applications Begins | 09/19/2023 |
Proposed Date of Hire | 11/06/2023 |
Special Instructions to Applicants | For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:
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Search Chair Name | Hannah Elderkin |
Search Chair Email | elderkinhv@appstate.edu |
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Posting Number | 201501258P |
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