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DoIT Help Desk - Student Lead Technical Writer
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DoIT Help Desk - Student Lead Technical Writer
DoIT Help Desk
Technical Writers perform the essential service of creating, updating, and maintaining documentation in the Help Desk KnowledgeBase and related KB spaces. The Help Desk KB aims to be consistent, accessible, clear, and connected. A Student Lead Technical Writer is responsible for day-to-day KB maintenance, as well as assisting with projects that improve our support-centered KnowledgeBase. Student Lead Technical Writers have opportunities to build and demonstrate communication skills, which are essential to any future job search. In addition to writing clear and concise documentation, Student Lead Technical Writers are expected to reach out to service providers across DoIT to learn about new processes and bring information back to the Help Desk. They will be heavily involved with strategic projects. Student Lead Technical Writers also have the opportunity to create and work on their own KB improvement projects. You may be a good fit for the Technical Writer team if: You can think strategically on a macro level; seeing the "big picture" ecosystem of the KnowledgeBase. You enjoy detail-oriented review, complete with spreadsheets. You communicate well within a team, as well as develop cross-departmental relationships. You enjoy learning about new technologies and services. You are good at breaking down processes into their component steps. You have a good eye for writing and editing (and maybe strong opinions about the Oxford comma). You have ideas about how we can continue to improve the KB. Student Lead Technical Writers serve in a leadership role at the Help Desk. They will work closely with the Help Desk KnowledgeBase administrator. 50% - Special Projects Work closely with the Help Desk KnowledgeBase administrator to develop and refine KnowledgeBase improvement projects. Work independently and collaboratively as necessary to implement and execute KnowledgeBase improvement projects. Communicate effectively with team members across DoIT and campus. Develop, monitor, and analyze our data and metrics. Work closely with the Help Desk KnowledgeBase administrator to develop and refine KnowledgeBase improvement projects. Work independently and collaboratively as necessary to implement and execute KnowledgeBase improvement projects. Communicate effectively with team members across DoIT and campus. Develop, monitor, and analyze our data and metrics. 45% - Help Desk KnowledgeBase Management Monitor the feedback that is submitted on KnowledgeBase documents. Update existing documentation and respond to customers as appropriate. Work with service providers and team lead to create new KnowledgeBase documents in support of DoIT services. Renew expiring KnowledgeBase content. Proofread KnowledgeBase documents for grammar, style, and user-oriented organization. Participate in weekly team meetings. Monitor the feedback that is submitted on KnowledgeBase documents. Update existing documentation and respond to customers as appropriate. Work with service providers and team lead to create new KnowledgeBase documents in support of DoIT services. Renew expiring KnowledgeBase content. Proofread KnowledgeBase documents for grammar, style, and user-oriented organization. Participate in weekly team meetings. 5% - Professional Development Professional development varies by individual. For example, individuals who don't know HTML may use their professional development time to learn or practice this skill. Professional development varies by individual. For example, individuals who don't know HTML may use their professional development time to learn or practice this skill.
Job Requirements
- No technical experience is required, so we encourage all interested persons to apply.
- Inquisitive attitude and a desire to learn new things.
- Excellent written communication and proofreading skills.
- Detail-oriented and thorough.
- Ability to work independently to prioritize and complete projects.
- Respect for the intelligence, computer literacy, and needs of our users.
- At least three semesters (summer counts as a semester) availability.
- Experience with: Knowledge and/or content management Technical writing Technical troubleshooting Copy editing Website accessibility standards User experience (UX) Leading a team of peers Data analytics development and tools, such as Google Analytics Project management Customer service Help Desk Support
- Knowledge and/or content management
- Technical writing
- Technical troubleshooting
- Copy editing
- Website accessibility standards
- User experience (UX)
- Leading a team of peers
- Data analytics development and tools, such as Google Analytics
- Project management
- Customer service
- Help Desk Support
- Ability to: Initiate and execute beneficial projects for Help Desk productivity and involvement Thrive in the Help Desk environment, including a strong record of customer service, plus analytical and troubleshooting skills Think strategically about KB documentation within a larger ecosystem of knowledge Review documentation with a detail-oriented eye, investigating and resolving any issues
- Initiate and execute beneficial projects for Help Desk productivity and involvement
- Thrive in the Help Desk environment, including a strong record of customer service, plus analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Think strategically about KB documentation within a larger ecosystem of knowledge
- Review documentation with a detail-oriented eye, investigating and resolving any issues
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- Learn technology and other marketable skills to impress post-graduation employers.
- Participate in a wide variety of professional development opportunities including candidate interviews, representing DoIT in campus community presentations, and resume and interview workshops.
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