Senior Program Coordinator (Maintenance)

Manager for Bindery and Print Finishing 

Join our award-winning team! This position is responsible for managing the bindery staff and ensures all operations are efficient, safe, and meet customer expectations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing staff, setting up machines, operating machines, conducting quality checks, collaboration with departments and maintaining safety standards. This role requires experience in bindery operations and strong communication skills.

Duties:

• Responsible for daily program operations including staff supervision, program evaluations, and developing long-range plans.
• Collects and analyzes data and prepares reports.
• Ensures compliance with program regulations.
• Plans and coordinates program events.
• Develops and administers budgets for assigned projects and programs.
• Negotiates and administers grants and contracts.
• Plans and oversees project management.
• Develops policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as required to successfully fulfill functions of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND: 

• 48 months of related experience.

Equivalent Substitution: Will accept 48 months of experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree to equal 96 months of related experience.

Skills:   

•  Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
•  Able to effectively evaluate projects/programs and produce comprehensive reports
•  Able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
•  Must be able to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations

Certifications:

•   None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to engage in repetitive motion
• Exposure to physically demanding tasks
• Lifts 50 lbs. or more occasionally, bending and stooping
• Use of computer and telephone and standard office equipment. 
• Regular exposure to noise and odors
• Communicate effectively. 

Departmental Preferences:

• Proven communication skills with clients and employees. 
• Technical proficiency in operating and troubleshooting bindery equipment like folding machines, cutters, and binders in a printing production environment. 
• Supervisory and leadership skills to manage, train, and motivate a bindery team effectively.
• Positive and optimistic outlook, fostering a positive work environment
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and processes
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to make independent decisions and judgment when following broad instructions
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize workload

Supervision:

• Yes, manages 4 staff positions, all are Lead Print and Bindery Technicians.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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