Assistant Director, Print Production - Print, Mail and Trademark Licensing Services

University Services provides centralized services that support the unique needs of the campus' living, learning, teaching and research communities. The organization is guided by the University's strategic framework and campus plans, and focuses on three core principles: service excellence, efficiency & effectiveness, and team & people. Print, Mail & Trademark Licensing Services is one of eight departments within University Services. The department is supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a highly trained staff, and structured into four operating units that often work together: The print team offers comprehensive design, printing and bindery services to faculty, staff, and students in support of the University's mission to advance learning. The creative team supports the creative and marketing needs of campus, offering design and writing services. Projects include logos and identity systems, posters, postcards and mailers, publications, programs, presentations, promotional items, website and social media graphics, event signage, environmental graphics and wayfinding. The package and mail team receives and sorts all inbound packages and mail, and then delivers to students, faculty and staff at the University's main campus and the Meadows, Forrestal and Carnegie campuses. The team also works in concert with the print operation to provide seamless print-to-mail fulfillment services using variable data technology and postal metering. The trademark licensing team promotes and protects the use of Princeton's name and trademarks domestically and internationally. Currently, Princeton has over 80 approved brand Licensees. Print, Mail & Trademark Licensing Services leaders and staff are committed to a collaborative work environment that values diversity, integrity, service excellence, collegiality and teamwork. The department fulfills more than 6,000 jobs annually, and it is crucial that the department fulfill those jobs in a timely and accurate manner. Staff are expected to maintain a flexible work schedule based on work demands. This includes occasionally working outside of standard business hours to meet deadlines. Print, Mail & Trademark Licensing Services is dedicated to supporting Princeton University's Sustainability Action Plan and efforts to achieve a diverse and welcoming environment. We provide clients with sustainable options, including wide format eco-solvent inks, and we are dedicated to utilizing socially responsible vendors and engaging with local and diverse suppliers. Print, Mail & Trademark Licensing Services employees work at the Forrestal Campus, in Plainsboro, NJ. Staff are required to work on-site during operating hours (8:45 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday). There is no remote work option. Reporting to the director of Print, Mail & Trademark Licensing Services, the assistant director for print production oversees the operation of the press room, bindery and mail area and serves as a digital press lead operator. This position assures the coordination between digital and production divisions runs efficiently in order to complete projects in the anticipated timeframe. Extended pressroom coverage is incorporated into the position to meet the deadline requirements of clients, and to maximize press capabilities and running time.