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Vanderbilt University Printing Services Technician in Nashville, Tennessee
About the Position:
Vanderbilt Printing Services seeks to hire a customer focused individual to fill a full time Digital Printing Technician position. The position is responsible for coordinating and performing printing activities including electronic file management, print file setup, and document finishing tasks in a print shop or copy center. This position is responsible for providing satisfactory customer service to a diverse population at Vanderbilt. The digital printing technician will maintain standards of friendliness and helpfulness while supporting Printing Services mission.
About the Department:
Vanderbilt University Printing Services is the in-house print service provider for the university community. The department offers a wide range of graphic communications services, including high volume digital printing, signage and wide format, and custom web-to-print solutions. Printing Services has been in operation since 1960 and is an FSC certified sustainable printer.
About Vanderbilt University:
Vanderbilt is a renowned private institution founded in 1873 located a little more than a mile from downtown Nashville, TN. The university’s students, faculty, staff and visitors frequently cite Nashville as one of the perks of Vanderbilt. VU is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt was recently ranked #1 in the Princeton Review among 382 top colleges and universities for “happiest students” — as well as #2 for “best quality of life” and “great financial aid,” #5 for “best run colleges” and “beautiful campus,” and #6 for both being in a “college city that students love” and having “great campus/city relations.”
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate high volume, digital printers and scanners.
Operate large format set up, printing and finishing.
Will cross trained in all printing, finishing and engraving.
Review and prepare incoming electronic files for printing and mailing, assisting clients in data conversion and file submission.
Provide customer service and run point of sale register in retail environment.
Order routine supplies using purchase orders.
May be responsible for visiting clients and potential clients to promote services and improve communication.
May be responsible for completing Printing Services job tickets, including trimming and folding.
May be responsible for shipping job tickets by packaging product and printing delivery slips.
May involve lead responsibility for student employees.
Experience and Skills:
Ability to work in a team atmosphere is required.
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis is required.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering, and inventory control is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing is preferred.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports is preferred.
Ability to analyze and solve problems is preferred.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials is preferred.
Organizing and coordinating skills is preferred.
Knowledge of general accounting principles are preferred.
Comfort with technology and how to apply it to solving problems and finding solutions.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.