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Academic Wage-Hourly: Technical Writer and Storyteller

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Department: Univ Info & Tech Admin (JIS)

Appointment Type: Academic Wage

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Job Summary:

The Office of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) is seeking an hourly Academic Wage: Technical Writer and Storyteller. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term position. This position is anticipated to last approximately one month.

As a Technical Writer and Storyteller for the Office of the CIO at Oregon State University, the individual will be responsible for the successful completion of the FY24 Annual Report (written and digital). This role will report to the Strategic Coordinator.

By leveraging their expertise in technical writing and storytelling, the individual will play a crucial role in delivering a comprehensive and engaging annual report that highlights OSU IT’s contributions to advance the university’s mission and values by fostering agility and innovation. Final deliverables will include the written document and the storyboard/framework for the digital version. This is a temporary position and work is anticipated to be completed by 10/31/2024.

Overview of UIT :

As UIT , we value those individuals that proactively solve challenges, work with a sense of urgency, and seek a collaborative and inclusive work environment. All UIT team members meet these commitments:

• UIT commits to deliver data as a strategic working asset and to enable data informed decision making across OSU . UIT leaders and staff lead by example and use data to inform decision making at all levels in the organization. Persons in technology roles are also expected to design systems with data portability in mind and work within enterprise architecture and privacy guidelines.
• UIT commits to and believes in the strength and value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA ) both throughout our team and as an intentional and active practice to advance the vision, mission, and strategic efforts of the entire university. As a member of the UIT community, the person in this position is expected to foster and promote the values of DEIA and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work.
• Proactively securing and protecting OSU’s digital assets and information systems is crucial to our missions of teaching and learning, research, and extension and engagement. All OSU IT professionals are directly responsible for providing high quality and secure IT systems and services. Persons in technology roles are expected to be responsive to security related actions and requirements, and to collaborate to find secure ways to support the OSU community.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

50%—Annual Report Development: Write, edit, and compile the Office of the CIO’s annual report, ensuring it accurately reflects the year’s achievements, challenges, and future goals. The report should be clear, concise, and engaging, catering to both technical and non-technical audiences.
10%—Data Collection and Analysis: Collaborate with the Strategic Coordinator and various UIT executive directors to gather necessary data and insights. Analyze the information to highlight key accomplishments and areas for improvement.

10%—Storytelling and Content Creation: Craft compelling narratives that showcase the impact of the OSU IT initiatives on the university community. This includes writing case studies, success stories, and feature articles that bring the report to life.

10%—Editing and Proofreading: Review and refine the content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Adhere to the university’s style guide and branding guidelines.

10%--Project Management: Manage the timeline and workflow for the annual report project. Coordinate with Strategic Coordinator, IT Strategic Communications Coordinator, and UIT team members to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.

10%—Visual Content Integration: Work with IT Strategic Communications Coordinator and Media Services team to incorporate visual elements such as videos, charts, graphs, and images that enhance the digital report’s readability and impact.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years Higher Education Experience
• Strategic Communications Experience
• Experience working with C-suite leadership
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to foster and promote the values of DEIA and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience producing high level IT strategy documentation
• Master’s Degree

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Ramee Kelly
ramee.kelly@oregonstate.edu
541-737-9142

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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