Technical Writer at Skyward

Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

24.32

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Excellent Writing Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Accuracy, Research Skills, User-Centered Content, Software Usability, Team Collaboration, Content Development, DITA Standards, Project Time Estimation, Learning Quickly

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description If you are looking to join a global company with a family feel, you'll find your perfect fit at Skyward, where we build software solutions for K-12 schools. Just imagine getting to help students, teachers, and school administrators succeed every day — you can't say that about every job! We take great pride in our work, but also in our work environment: teamwork, enthusiasm, continuous improvement, and, of course, a bit of fun. When you join our team there is only one way your career will go - Skyward! To learn more about Skyward’s careers, history, products, and customers, go to www.skyward.com. Thank you for your interest! Job Description Position: Technical Writer Location: Corporate Office, Stevens Point, WI *May include remote opportunities in the following states: AZ, FL, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, TN, TX, UT, WI. No relocation assistance is provided. Starting Salary: $22.11 - $24.32 (wage commensurate with experience) The software Technical Writer is responsible for creating and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation related to Skyward data systems, software functionality, and operational processes. This content is integrated into the content management system and serves as a key resource for end users (customers), Skyward support staff, and training teams. Documentation is developed collaboratively with product owners, scrum development teams, training personnel, customer service representatives, and end users to ensure accuracy and relevance. The writer researches, authors, and updates content in alignment with departmental standards and guidelines. Additionally, they may provide feedback on software usability to enhance the overall user experience. Key attributes of a Technical Writer include: Excellent writing skills, with knowledge of and adherence to standard software document styles Understands the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) and the corporate information model for developing content and uses that understanding to produce effective user-centered content Appropriate interpersonal skills to be able to work well within a team environment Accuracy in work habits and data entry Verbal communication skills to express issues related to completion of project Demonstrated skills in learning information and procedures quickly Essential Responsibilities: Develops knowledge of Skyward software functionality Writes content pieces on software functionality and usage, applying appropriate style and DITA standards Participates in Content and eLearning team backlog development and refining, as well as project time estimates Meets team timelines for development of written content Immediate supervisor may assign other short-term duties and responsibilities For the full job description, click below: Technical Writer Job Description Want to learn more about this department and the skills it takes to succeed as a member of the Skyward team? Spend some time on our careers page at https://www.skyward.com/careers. You'll learn more about our culture, expectations, and even the day-to-day mission of the department you're applying for. A better working experience starts here! Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Skyward, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Click the title to view details about the law. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Transparency in Coverage Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes these Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Skyward.

Responsibilities

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation related to Skyward data systems and software functionality. They collaborate with various teams to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content developed.