Policy & Procedures Technical Writer

UWLAC University of Wisconsin La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wisconsin State employee benefits

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

Retirement after 5 years

Pro-rated benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a Technical Writer for a one-year, project-based assignment. The role emphasizes creating and revising policy and procedure documents, ensuring compliance with standards and clarity for users.

The position collaborates with SMEs and leadership to audit content, manage templates, and maintain version control, with standard 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. hours and Wisconsin benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Business, or related field required.
• Experience writing or editing policies, procedures, templates, or technical documentation with strong grammar and clarity.
• Experience working with SMEs and translating complex content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, SharePoint, Teams) or similar tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain documentation within the document management system or intranet.
• Recommend and implement improvements to documentation processes, tools, and storage methods.
• Track and report on document updates, approvals, and upcoming review deadlines.
• Review documents for accuracy, clarity, relevance, and compliance with laws and internal standards.
• Collaborate with Chief Communications Officer, SMEs, compliance teams, and department leaders to review content.
• Develop and standardize templates, policies, procedures and supporting documents.
• Ensure documents meet internal style guides and branding requirements.
• Translate complex procedural or compliance information into clear, accessible content.
• Establish version control and consistent naming conventions.
• Support content projects and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Technical Writing

Content Management

SME Collaboration

Microsoft 365

Editing & Grammar

Document Design

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Word

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a Technical Writer for a one-year, project-based assignment. The role emphasizes creating and revising policy and procedure documents, ensuring compliance with standards and clarity for users.

The position collaborates with SMEs and leadership to audit content, manage templates, and maintain version control, with standard 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. hours and Wisconsin benefits.