Technical Writer

Posted 2 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
70K-84K Annually
Senior level
Edtech
The Role
Develop and maintain end-user documentation, online help, release communications, installation guides, videos, and in-product content. Collaborate with product, engineering, and UX teams on user-facing materials and software releases. Lead peer reviews, resolve documentation issues, improve writing standards and processes, research emerging content and AI technologies, meet release deadlines, and mentor junior writers.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Technical Writer IV is responsible for developing and maintaining end-user documentation, including single-sourced online help, user guides, release communications, and in-product multimedia content. This role requires the ability to quickly develop a strong understanding of Jenzabar products, users, and internal documentation processes.

Writers in this role lead and support software release deliverables, participate in peer reviews, and mentor team members. They evaluate technical communication trends, including emerging AI technologies and content delivery methods, and recommend improvements to documentation, processes, and tools. The Technical Writer IV collaborates closely with technical, functional, product management, and user experience teams to deliver clear, accurate, and effective user content while ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.

Essential Tasks

  • Develop and maintain user documentation including online help, user guides, release highlights, videos, and other supporting content
  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and UX designers to create and refine user-facing content, including field labels, hints, modal text, and other interface elements
  • Coordinate and contribute to software release documentation and publication activities including release communications, installation and configuration guides, help system updates, and documentation publishing
  • Participate in peer review processes by reviewing and providing feedback on documentation and incorporating feedback into assigned deliverables
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to documentation deliverables
  • Maintain and enhance team writing, formatting, and style standards
  • Research technical communication trends, content delivery methods, and emerging technologies; present recommendations for process and content improvements based on this research
  • Develop a strong understanding of Jenzabar products, user resources, and documentation tools and processes
  • Mentor junior team members on writing practices, processes, and tools
  • Consistently meet project milestones, release schedules, and documentation deadlines
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with technical, functional, and cross-technical teams
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools and analytics, when appropriate, to improve efficiency, support decision-making, and enhance team outcomes
  • Apply sound judgment and ethical standards when using AI, ensuring accuracy, data privacy, and responsible human-in-the-loop oversight
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Prefer bachelor’s degree.
  • 6 - 8+ years of experience in a related field

The pay range for this position is $70,000-$84,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, geographic location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.


Benefits

Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, Educational Assistance 


Jenzabar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetics, genetic markers and carrier status, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by state and federal laws.

Please Note: Jenzabar does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Electronic Monitoring Notice:

Job applicants are advised that Jenzabar reserves the right to monitor, access, review, and disclose electronic activity conducted on Company‑owned devices, networks, and systems, as well as activity involving Jenzabar applications or accounts accessed on personal devices. Monitoring may include email, messaging, internet usage, files, applications, and other electronic communications or data, and is performed for security, compliance, and operational purposes. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6-8+ years of experience in a related field
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
470 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Jenzabar is higher education’s trusted advisor, offering technology solutions and services that are tailored to fit the evolving needs of institutions both today and in the future. Collaborating with over 1,300 clients worldwide, we provide scalable software and services, designed to drive performance across campus and throughout the full student lifecycle. Exclusively serving higher education, more colleges and universities selected a Jenzabar student information system over any other SIS during the past six years. For further information, please visit www.jenzabar.com.

Similar Jobs

hud Logo hud

Technical Writer

Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Software
In-Office or Remote
18 Locations
10 Employees
100K-165K Annually
Remote
TX, USA
34000 Employees

Keeper Security, Inc. Logo Keeper Security, Inc.

Technical Writer

Mobile • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
US
350 Employees

RELI Group Logo RELI Group

Technical Writer

Information Technology • Other
In-Office or Remote
21224, Baltimore, MD, USA
231 Employees
90K-90K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

ReUp Education Thumbnail
Social Impact • Edtech
Austin, TX
180 Employees
Learneo Thumbnail
Software • Machine Learning • Edtech • Artificial Intelligence
NL
397 Employees
CodePath.org Thumbnail
Edtech • Social Impact
San Francisco, CA
55 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account