MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
CLASS TITLE:
TECHNICAL WRITER
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Vice President, Instructional Services assist and support the
development and maintenance of division written materials and publications; provide specialized
academic support to faculty members.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Participate in curriculum development and modification by working directly with faculty, deans,
and others to assist in writing high quality course, certificate, and program descriptions. (E)
2. Review, check, and correct course outlines, class schedules, and catalogs to ensure proper
grammar usage; verify data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established
procedures. (E)
3. Participate as a member of the Technical Review Committee; negotiate the successful
resolution of problems as they relate to curriculum development. (E)
4. Review and edit all instructional publications such as catalogs, class schedules, newsletters,
brochures, and flyers for style, grammar and content as needed; participate in the planning and
design of instructional publications. (E)
5. Evaluate instructional publications, commenting on content, technique, and areas of needed
improvement; inform responsible parties and assist with any necessary revisions. (E)
6. Attend faculty meetings, participate on committees and attend conferences, classes and
workshops to maintain, update, and increase knowledge and skills in field of specialty.
7. Provide writing expertise and advice to faculty, staff and administrators concerning written
documents and publications; supply information on available resources to faculty and staff.
Provide training to faculty members in the completion of the curriculum process. (E)
8. Compose correspondence newsletters, flyers, posters, and information articles publicizing
division programs and services.
9. Perform a variety of duties independently to support flow and coordination of curriculum
development; interpret and apply rules and regulations as appropriate. (E)
10. Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Microsoft Word.
College-level courses.
Instructional techniques and curriculum content.
State Education Code, Title 5, and other applicable laws related to curriculum approval and
reporting.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
7/30/09
TECH WRITER
2
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Perform at a college graduate level or experiential equivalent in English.
Communicate with faculty effectively.
Read, understand, interpret and apply department or college rules, policies and technical materials
relating to curriculum.
Provide technical writing advice to faculty, staff, and administrators.
Explain, interpret, and apply with good judgment college and division policies, laws, rules, and
regulations.
Compose correspondence independently; communicate information in person or by telephone
where judgment, common knowledge and interpretation of policies and regulations are
necessary.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Organize and assemble data and prepare reports.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent to a Masters degree in English and one year closely related work experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Not Applicable
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not Applicable
CONTACTS:
Faculty, coworkers, Public Information Office
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light
lifting and carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or less; ability to work at computer station for
extended periods of time, involving repetitive use of hands, wrists, shoulders and forearms;
ability to travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district
business.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving appropriate interactions
and communications in person, by telephone, e-mail or correspondence with staff, faculty,
administrators and others from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis. Ability to work
effectively under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently, while meeting established
deadlines and changing priorities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily busy, indoor office environment; subject to frequent contacts and interruptions by
individuals in person or by phone; may be required to work at any district location or authorized
facility during day and/or evening hours including occasional weekends on an as-needed basis.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
7/30/09