Associate - Publishing and Distribution

ABOUT US
We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Postal, print, or related industry certifications preferred.

Experience: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. Must have an understanding of Macintosh and Windows PC Operating Systems. One year's experience with postal and print environments desired. Customer service experience helpful. Maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing to operate college vehicles including vans, carts, forklifts, and other vehicles as needed.



JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists in the operation of Publishing and Distribution Center in work involving the receipt, sorting, distribution and preparation of the U.S. mail, campus mail and materials produced by the department for the college. Responsible for delivery and pick up of interoffice, U.S. mail, and packages within definite time schedules throughout the campus. Operates and maintains department equipment to produce high quality bindery, finishing and installation of projects.

ABOUT THE TEAM

RESPONSIBILITIES

Publishing:



Uses MIS software for updating job status and managing appropriate inventory.





Communicates and provides updates on job status to Distribution and Production Supervisor and Client Services and Distribution Specialist.





Initiates service calls and maintains logs for all equipment.





Completes bindery and finishing work and assists in installing projects as assigned by the Distribution and Production Supervisor.





Produces work that is compliant with the College’s Graphic Standards.





Maintains a safe, clean, organized workspace for efficient operation.



Distribution:



Delivery and distribution of mail, printed materials and other items for the college campus and extension sites.





Picks up and delivers mail and bulk mail supplies from Palatine Post Office. Collects and sorts incoming mail and interoffice mail for distribution.





Maintains mail van and Mail Center dock area for efficient operation.





Sorts incoming and interoffice mail in departmental boxes for distribution.





Operates the postage metering machine.





Routinely handles confidential information (class rosters, grades, tests).





Provides day-to-day direction for student or part-time workers.





Trains student and part-time workers in efficient route methods.





Boxing, wrapping and delivery.



Successfully completes selection of annual certifications to maintain cutting-edge knowledge of current and future technologies and requirements.

Performs related duties as assigned.