Job Summary:

To provide the skills necessary to accurately estimate the cost of printing, bindery, design graphics and quick copy jobs.

Major Duties / Critical Tasks:

• Evaluates job and places a dollar value representing the cost of each job or potential job.
• Uses current cost center rates and make accurate calculations on areas of estimates where chargeable rates are not automatically calculated in the system.
• Works with customer and recommends modifications to produce what the customer needs while staying within the customer’s budget.
• Keeps abreast of technology and outside vendor capabilities. Maintains a strong network of outside vendors to ensure that printing & graphics services have the resources needed for outside services.
• Makes recommendations to change cost center rates when appropriate.
• Is knowledgeable of University Branding Standards.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.
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Required Education / Experience:

High school education or equivalent and three years of related experience.

Equipment: 

Standard office equipment. Complete knowledge of computer operations and software used for electronic calculations for estimating printing related prices.

Working Environment:

Standard printing, bindery, pre-press and duplication reproduction operation environments. May be exposed to chemicals. (Blanket wash, plate cleaners and alcohol)

Other: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.