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Print Production Coordinator

This position is currently open.
Public?: 
Public
Division: 
Health
Reports To: 
Director, Public Relations
Type of Position: 
Regular Full Time
Location: 
AST Shawnee Clinic / 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. / Shawnee, OK 74801
General Description
The Print Production Coordinator conducts all print production activities for the health system. Print production department also oversees the printer copier contract(s) and provides a single face to customer service to the health system and administration for tracking costs, repairs, technology refresh, and other logistical requirements with the copier contract for the health system.
The Print Production Coordinator assures uninterrupted service and expedited copier repairs and toner management in coordination and collaboration with the AST Health System’s Medical Materials Department. Closely collaborates with the Health Public Relations/Marketing and Tribal Media Departments on projects. Ensure that print products are of the highest quality, which includes the color, shape, and sharpness of the final product. Print Production oversees a print project from the initial phase of reviewing client requirements to the final stages of production and distribution. Work may include meeting with clients to understand the scope of the project, making phone calls to vendors, and using computer software to finalize designs. Other duties may involve managing deadlines and designing marketing literature in coordination with the Public Relations Director. 
Responsibilities & Duties
Conduct project management of direct mail, print projects, and other designs by negotiating, sourcing, and collaboration with Administration and Health Media, as well as management with approved suppliers.
Coordinate and manage workflow throughout multiple agency and production relationships inside and outside the Health System.
Manage subsidiary assets related to print production; assures graphics and illustrations as well as other materials are appropriately presented for public image; applies rules and regulatory constraints with print production.
Implement special projects as assigned like digital asset management system, photography, soft proofing process and in-house expertise to department; works closely with Health Marketing towards common organization goals and objectives.
Prepare specifications for new parts with vendors and negotiate effectually pricing structures with vendors.
Ensure to involve in process and supervise prototypes, mock-ups, printer proofs and electronic templates with vendors, employees, grant programs, and other Health Department Directors.
Collaborates with finance on budgeting, estimates and cost analysis of actual product compared to proposed project.
Participate in vendor as well as technology assessments to maintain costs and high-quality in image of Health Sy­­­­­­stem.
Participate and sustain relations and business reviews with prime partners and vendors.
Manage concept development, creative procedure, and rewards marketing collateral production; resource management ongoing to assure value-based efforts in printing and production services.
Participate in project status meetings; tracks and documents approval and indexes of forms.
Provide print production quality assurance and reviews entire work from concept to final delivery.
Provide optional creative plus production scenarios on basis of budget as well as communication restrictions.
Maintain strong working relationships with Administration, Health Public Relations/Marketing, and Grant programs as well as Tribal representatives regarding printing support and media/graphics coordination.
Collaborates with Health Public Relations/Marketing to develop print advertising materials for print or digital use.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Qualifications
High School Graduate or GED Equivalent; Associates Degree or technical training preferred.
Experience in lieu of Education can be considered.
Job Requirements: 3-5 years progressive experience in print production/graphics management.
Print production experience within a hospital or health system is required to include level of technical expertise in printing operations and management preferred.
Strong computer skills, ideally with experience using Windows-based PC and other relevant printing and graphics programs.
Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts within the health system to achieve objectives.
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. 
Must be able to pass a background check.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
Frequent lifting (up to 30 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 60 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date: 
4 weeks 18 hours ago