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Subject:Technical writer position: SE Michigan From:Misti Tucker <misti -at- UMICH -dot- EDU> Date:Wed, 4 Aug 1999 11:39:46 -0400
The University of Michigan Hospital IT department in Ann Arbor, Michigan is looking for one or two good contract technical writers to add to its newborn Documentation Library Office.
The job is primarily Y2K documentation at this point, but we hope to expand our charter to include all kinds of documentation as the Y2K rush abates.
To apply for this position, contact Shelley Doran at Metamor Technologies 800-462-6301 or shelley -dot- doran -at- metamor -dot- com -dot-
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Technical Writer -Position Description and Responsibilities
This position involves developing the technical documentation of computer systems, software and testing pertaining to the Year 2000 Project and beyond for the University of Michigan Health Systems. Duties include:
· Interview SME's for data collection
· Research and document current technical processes and systems
· Document current and new testing methodologies and standards
· Write new documentation for technical processes and systems
· Writing new documentation for technical systems and standards
· Develop, write and implement testing documentation and standards
· Write test plans and strategies based on existing templates
· Write new test plans and strategy documents as specified by customers
· Develop and write database documentation
· Create application-specific user manuals and/or procedures
· Assist with the overall activities related to the Documentation Library
Required qualifications:
· At least 3 years experience writing, editing and analyzing computer hardware, systems and software documentation
· Knowledge of computer system testing procedures/plans
· 4 years technical writing and documentation experience (samples required)
· Experience with word processing (MS Word), database (MS Access) and spreadsheet (MS Excel) software
· Experience with desktop publishing software and template design
· Effective verbal and written communication
· Ability to coordinate work with other team members and effectively manages time
· Demonstrated attention to detail
Desired qualifications:
· Experience with physical and/or electronic cataloguing systems as a document repository
· Experience creating presentations (MS PowerPoint preferred)
· Experience creating web-enabled documents.
· Experience with writing documentation for systems and databases
· Knowledge of network operating systems.
· Advanced education in Technical Communications
· Knowledge of UMHS and MCIT units and procedures.
Length of appointment: four months
Misti Anslin Tucker
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misti -at- umich -dot- edu
Documentation Specialist
University of Michigan
MCIT (734) 615-1296
FAX: (603) 754-6995
Pager: 936-4000 x 8366
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