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POSITION: Senior Digital & Print Production Specialist

GRADE: 30

DEPARTMENT: User Services-Print Shop

POSITION REPORTS TO: Print Shop Supervisor

JOB FUNCTION: Operates all digital printers/copiers/scanners and ancillary print shop equipment consisting of all book binding machines, collating machine, gluing and padding set, folding machines, drill press, hydraulic paper cutter, tape binding machine, and other equipment required for Print Shop operation. Coordinates submitted print jobs from all college departments. Works closely with the Manager of Print Shop and Managing Director of User Services towards future development and expansion of the print shop.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

1. Processes requests for print shop services submitted by all departments in a timely and efficient manner.

2. Prepares all digital print jobs for the press using Adobe Creative Suite, Acrobat, or other industry standard software.

3. Troubleshoots digital files and fixes or assists in repair of digital files.

4. Records all job information for billing and record keeping purposes.

5. Maintains print shop and copy center equipment.

6. Maintains production equipment and repairs as necessary.

7. Preparation of layouts when headlines and compositions are submitted.

8. Pads, collates, staples and binds, requested printed material.

9. Scans and edit images and assists customers with typography, graphics and layout, using latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.

10. Administers mail-merging and other variable data processing for college mailing.

11. Delivers finished goods to customers across campus.

12. Administers mailing address databases and process bulk mail.

13. Assumes responsibility of the print shop in the absence of the manager.

NONESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Job requires color determination vision (no color blindness). Knowledge of computer systems. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Xerox digital printing presses, Fiery print server, Satori software for bulk mailing and Fusion Pro for variable data merging, or other similar industry standard technologies. Ability to read and write. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience in mass communications, and/ or design is preferred. Previous experience is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Standing in an upright position for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area. Walking, carrying, lifting, pulling and/or pushing objects from 50 to 75 lbs. on a regular basis and reaching.

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