"Print and Mail Center Operator"

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

Under general supervision the incumbent in this position is responsible for the efficient operation of the print and mail center, including daily workflow prioritization, maintaining supplies, printing, binding, folding inserting, cutting, collating and filing for assigned projects. The incumbent will work closely with faculty and staff on a daily basis, so customer service skills, proficiency with email and other computer software, and communication skills are crucial. Work is performed independently as a result of written or oral instructions. The incumbent serves as a technical lead for others. Incumbents may function independently and without direct supervision. Off-shift assignments, outside normal business hours, may be required to accommodate unit needs. Additional duties include responsibility for routine maintenance and cleaning of the equipment.

• Plans daily workflow, scheduling production of printing projects, bulk mail, reports and walk-in projects;
• Manipulates database software to create efficient and cost-effective mailing address lists to meet project objectives and facilitate bulk mailing operations;
• Utilizes specialized software applications and equipment for bulk mailing, print production and finishing;
• Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments;
• Maintains logs for print center production billings, reporting work volume, etc.;
• Sets up production and monitors non-complex compilation and collating of projects using specialized software for printing and binding;
• Cuts, prints, compiles, folds, collates and binds materials using specialized applications and equipment to ensure meeting job specifications;
• Reviews assembled projects for accuracy and quality control;
• Prepares finished production projects for effective delivery to clients or U.S.P.S.;
• Maintains, cleans and makes minor repairs and adjustments on equipment used within the print production and mail center;
• Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition;
• Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies and materials for the proper daily operation and maintenance of equipment;
• Assists in training personnel assigned to the print production and mail delivery teams;
• Assists in facilitating interdepartmental mail delivery services;
• May assist in monitoring datacenter environmental factors such as heat and humidity;
• May perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate must possess: High school or equivalency diploma; Three (3) years of experience for which a primary focus of the position was the operation and maintenance of modern printing, collating, and/or binding equipment, or closely related machinery. Substitution: Thirty (30) college credits may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years of the required experience. All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and evidence of equity-minded practice in all college policies, practices, and personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

It is preferred that the candidate possess: Computer operating skills including Microsoft software; Hands-on experience machinery, technology field, or maintenance operations.

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled. SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $55,138. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $67,566. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan. Application Instructions: Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. *Please mention you saw this ad on CommunityCollegeJobs.* Apply Now