Print Production Manager

Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP004272P
Position Title
Print Production Manager
Division/College
University Communications & Marketing
Department
Creative Services
Location
Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a research university. The University Communications and Marketing (UCM) Creative Services Print Production team is a key component to telling the U of I story far and wide. The U of I is currently looking for our next Print Production Manager to lead the Printing Services team. This is a fast paced, deadline driven role. The Print Production Manager works collaboratively with our graphic design team and campus partners to ensure the highest quality print materials are produced on time and on budget.
Position Overview
This position works collaboratively with the in-house creative team and external clients to ensure products meet or exceed the University of Idaho's quality and standards. The position manages the high-quality production of printed materials that tell the Vandal story and ensure a positive reflection of our brand. The incumbent of this position will manage the entire Print Production process.
Duties may include:

• Managing the internal print team processes and employees
• Coordinating with outside print partners
• Strategizing with management
• Implementing quality assurance measures to ensure operational demands
• Working with client partners to meet expectations with demanding budgets and deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Unit URL
Creative Services Team - University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Position Qualifications
Required Experience

• Five years of experience in print operations to include:
  • Operating and maintaining high-speed copiers and bindery equipment
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, word processing and spreadsheet software
  • Providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures
  • Records management and retention
  • Inventory control experience
  • Supervisory duties

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or Graphic Design; four years of additional experience (for a total of nine years) may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree

Required Other

• Occasional regional travel
• Work nonstandard hours to meet business needs

Additional Preferred

• Experience with extensive project management
• Knowledgeable with large and small format litho and inkjet printing, dye-sublimation and specialty finishing techniques
• Experience in a cost recovery (charge back) business model is a bonus
• Experience understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Experience and understanding of purchasing and procurement
• Experience and knowledge running digital presses and worked with all types of finishing equipment.
• Experience with business management preparing invoices for billing, tracking supply costs, establishing price structure to assuring profit and cost effective structure; analyzing needs and develops and recommending budget and equipment purchases; researching new methods to improve products and services; preparing estimates for clients
• Experience with personnel management in planning, organizing staffs, directing work, supervising pre-press, press and bindery staff and coordinating with Design Services Manager and Copy Center Coordinator; overseeing quality of work produced by staff; developing team-building models for successful operation

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status
Overtime Eligible
Employee Category
Classified
Pay Range
$28.00 per hour or more depending on education & experience
Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No
Posting Date
01/25/2024
Closing Date
02/08/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. Your "Letter of Qualification" should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position. To be considered you must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.