Recommend and implement improvements to documentation
processes, tools, and storage methods.
Track and report on document updates, approvals, and upcoming
review deadlines.
Content review, quality assurance:
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing documents to verify
accuracy, clarity, relevance, and compliance with laws,
regulations, and internal governance standards.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and outdated information;
propose improvements and implement approved changes.
Documentation development and standardization:
- Create, update, and standardize templates, policies, procedures
and supporting documents.
- Ensure all documents meet internal style guides, brand
standards and formatting requirements.
- Translate complex procedural or compliance information into
clear, concise and accessible content.
- Establish version control and ensure consistent document naming
conventions and organization.
Collaboration and stakeholder engagement:
- Partner closely with Chief Communications Officer on
collaboration with SMEs, compliance teams, and department leaders
to review and validate content.
- Document review cycles and approval workflows for maintenance
of materials.
Department:
University Marketing and Communications
Compensation:
$47,000 / year
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications,
Business, or related field, or year for year equivalent
experience.
- Web editing or content management system experience
- Experience writing or editing policies, procedures, templates,
technical documentation, demonstrating these skills:
- Strong command of grammar, writing clarity, and document
design.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English,
Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent
experience)
- Familiarity with governance frameworks, compliance standards,
or organizational bylaws.
- Knowledge of plain‑language writing methodologies.
How to Apply:
Required application documents
Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred
qualifications)
CV / Resume
Contact Information:
Maren Walz mwalz@uwlax.edu
Special Notes:
Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to
those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.
Applications received after that date may be considered at the
discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be
evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to
participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete
and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If
you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not
able to complete the application online due to a disability or
system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.
UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment
screening which includes a criminal background check, work
authorization, and verification of education. It will also require
you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual
violence and sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see
http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/
or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial
package from the university.
Highlights include:
- Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
- Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good
coverage.
- Paid holidays and paid sick days.
- After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our
retirement system which ensures income post-career.
- Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and
some of the strongest in state and nation.
Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This
information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits
are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.