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UMaine seeks qualified applicants to join our team at Graphic Print Solutions, the official print shop of the University of Maine. Full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Daily work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting pay is $23.82/hour or applicable transfer rate.

Graphic Print Solutions provides high-quality, efficient, and sustainable products and services to University of Maine departments, students, organizations, groups and clubs, alumni, unionized organizations, the University of Maine System and statewide nonprofits. Committed to fostering innovation and creativity through our diverse range of services while ensuring exceptional customer service and collaboration, we prioritize environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.

New hires can expect to learn and perform all prepress tasks, such as file formatting and imposition, under minimal supervision, and then be cross-trained to work in other areas of the shop.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Prepares and/or manipulates digital files for a wide array of outputs and production methods.

+ Proofreads and edits documents.

+ Monitors compliance with UM brand standards, as applicable.

+ Prints, prepares, and reviews proofs; makes changes per customer feedback.

+ Communicates with customers as appropriate (such as regarding proofs, changes, or unforeseen circumstances) to ensure customer satisfaction and impeccable service.

+ Enters and maintains records in shop software appropriately and in a timely manner.

+ Works as part of a team to support the efficient flow of jobs through multiple stages of production. Engages in open and respectful discourse to collaboratively plan, troubleshoot, and pivot, when necessary.

+ Safely operates and may troubleshoot and/or maintain any of a wide variety of equipment (once trained), such as high-speed copiers and other digital printers; bindery equipment; cutting, folding, and sorting machines.

Complete Job Specifications (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yEBy6ncbW\_H0B8ebvw52d12iMWnqrkO2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109657253754302172316&rtpof=true&sd=true)

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism (https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/) to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Typically has the education associated with a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and three years of print services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

+ Experience with Adobe Suite (especially InDesign and Acrobat Pro).

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Exemplary customer service skills.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with peers and customers across a diverse population of staff, students, administrators, and community members.

+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

+ Willingness and aptitude to learn and adapt to new and/or changing technology and procedures.

+ This position typically requires stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

+ Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

+ May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Preferred:

+ Experience with Photoshop and/or Illustrator.

+ Previous experience in a print production or digital printing environment.

+ Experience with digital color calibration and output control settings.

Other Information:

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on December 12, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair, Sam D’Angelo at [email protected].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.