Job ID: 73021
Location: Main Campus-Berkeley
Full/Part Time: Full Time
About Berkeley:
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included.
Departmental Overview:
The Library Bindery is a University of California operation, housed and managed through the Berkeley campus. It provides print preservation services to the University of California system and other state and educational entities.
Position Summary:
Manages the UC Bindery, dedicated to the print preservation of the 10 campuses of the University of California system and external customers.
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
- Works with the Director of Property Management & Library Bindery to set strategic direction for the department.
- Provides operational leadership to staff in achieving operation financial and service goals.
- Works with the Director to track operational performance.
- Reviews demand for and quality of existing services, leading appropriate change as needed to achieve operational goals.
- Identifies opportunities for operational growth.
- Regularly communicates department work and deadline information with staff.
- Makes daily, weekly, and monthly staff assignments.
- Ensures the department operations run smoothly.
- Leads the organization's Lean initiatives.
Administration:
- Ensures policy and contract compliance.
- Promotes a positive work environment.
- Develops and monitors operational processes, staffing, finance, human capital, and space planning.
- Ensures staff members are adequately trained and competent in operation processes.
- Forecasts and prepares annual budget.
Customer Relations:
- Maintains customer relations, including customer satisfaction with finished product.
- Seeks customer feedback on proposed operational changes.
Employee training and evaluation:
Required Qualifications:
- Skill in secure box production using Kasemake machines.
- Proficiency in adhesive binding techniques.
- Knowledge of book trimming pages to uniform size.
- Experience in cover production using InDesign or similar software.
- Proficiency in cover printing using Canon Oceo printers.
Educational and Professional Background:
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Minimum of five years of experience in bookbinding, conservation, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership or managerial role.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC Benefits.
How to Apply:
- To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Driving Required:
- A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.
Diversity Statement:
Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.
Other Information:
- This is not a visa opportunity.
- This position is eligible for up to 50% remote work.
Conviction History Background:
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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