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\ \ Director, University Printing\ \ Department: 3670010055 Communication and Ag Education\ Job no: 516787\ Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)\ Location: Manhattan, Kansas\ Worksite: On-site requirement\ Categories: Administrative / Professional, Agriculture, Communications / Public Relations / Marketing, Executive / Director / Management, Graphic Design / Printing / Publishing\ Pay Grade: 13A\ \ \ About This Role:\ As Director, you will provide strategic, financial, and supervisory leadership for University Printing, the in-plant printing operation for Kansas State University. A key responsibility will be forecasting business and industry trends to identify and develop a shared vision that will help support university strategic goals. You also will be responsible for managing an annual budget exceeding \$2.2 million.

• Create and implement strategic goals that align with University, Department of Communications and Agricultural Education, and the Division of Communications and Marketing vision and mission.
• Identify business and industry trends and supply chain health. Initiate, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts exceeding \$1.2 million annually.
• Procure state-of-the-art equipment to meet changing client needs and industry trends.
• Develop, assess, and administer university print and distribution services policy. Facilitate compliance with occupational safety and health guidelines and work with health and safety officers to maintain a safe working environment for staff and customers.
• Direct University Printing staff and managers in short- and long-term business operations planning for unit services, production, inventory management, unit marketing, and client relations. Develop organizational staffing and succession plans to create operational continuity and efficiencies.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous learning and skill development.
• Serve as a guest lecturer in undergraduate and graduate communication and art courses.

\ Why Join Us:\ University Printing engages with the university and supporting communities on multiple levels by providing professional printing services to students, faculty, staff, and associated individuals and businesses.\ \ Kansas State University is actively working to become a new kind of land-grant university that supports and is fully engaged in innovation, a strong culture of shared governance, and being united as \"One K-State.\" We value connection, courage, stewardship, belonging, learning, and discovery.\ \ Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits\ \ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}\ \ Worksite Options:\ This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.\ \ What You\'ll Need to Succeed:\ Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree and five to 10 years of relevant experience.

\ Preferr d Qualifications:

• Five years of experience managing a printing/copying production facility.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop implementation plans with measurable results.
• Experience managing and supervising trade/production staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Ability to anticipate business and industry trends, supply chain health, and adopt innovative business technology applications.
• Experience building partnerships and working collaboratively with diverse teams and individuals.
• Experience building networks, both formal and informal.

\ \ Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

\ How to Apply:\ Please submit the following documents through the K-State Careers website:

Letter of interest

Current resume

The names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references