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<div>Dear colleagues,</div>
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<div>The MIT Publishing Services Bureau has two position openings
which you can read about in detail on the PSB website. Please share
these postings with any qualified candidates. Interested applicants
can link to the HR site directly from the PSB site to submit their
resume. Thanks for your help.</div>
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<div>Monica Lee</div>
<div>PSB director</div>
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<div>http://web.mit.edu/psb/whoweare/employment.html</div>
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<div><b>PSB Design Manager / Associate Director</b></div>
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<div>The design manager shapes strategies and direction for MIT design
solutions and communication program management in both print and
electronic media; manages design projects and client relationships
with high-level Institute constituencies. Assists with the business
planning, management and operation of PSB. Responsible for overseeing
the implementation of MIT's graphic identity system and electronic
catalog for business papers and provides creative direction for
continued evolution of the system. Designs selected high-level MIT
publications to showcase the mission of MIT and serve as an example
for other designers working at or with MIT. Manages PSB new media
designer. Evaluates and monitors work of all creative vendors working
through MIT PSB. Advises vendors and freelancers on development of
print and electronic publications.<br>
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Qualifications/Technical Skills:<br>
Minimum of BFA in graphic design required. 10 years of direct/related
experience; experience within a design studio at a senior level is
preferred. Supervisory experience required. Experience in planning and
developing strategic design solutions. Experience with computer-based
design tools, desktop publishing, electronic publishing and printing
required. Experience in website development and design, working with
web developers and programmers required. Graphic identity and brand
development experience preferred. Outstanding business sense;
excellent organizational, presentation, written and verbal
communication skills required. Demonstrated ability for collaborative
teamwork and comfort working in high-profile capacity with senior
leaders. Experience in higher education or non-profit preferred.<br>
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<div><b>PSB Publishing Procurement Specialist / Assistant to the
Director</b></div>
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<div>Acts as graphic arts procurement agent for MIT offices. Has
specialized expertise in publishing-related commodities including but
not limited to printing, design, writing and editorial services, web
development and design, photographic services and electronic
publishing services. Evaluates requisitions from MIT offices; issues
purchase orders and contracts for stated services in compliance with
MIT procurement policies and guidelines. Advises and educates MIT
publishers in MIT procurement policies and requirements and PSB
guidelines to ensure best practices are encouraged to protect MIT
publishers' best interests. Trains procurement assistant and reviews
work. Manages PSB office, supervising and training office assistant
and temporary employees. Coordinates building maintenance with
building management company. Assists PSB director with the evaluation,
preparation and allocation of PSB's budget. Monitors proposed and
actual expenditures. Promotes services of the PSB to MIT
publishers.</div>
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<div>Qualifications/Technical Skills<br>
Minimum of 5-7 years of direct/related experience. Experience
purchasing publishing- and communications-related commodities and
services is required. Aptitude and willingness to learn automated
purchasing and electronic requisitioning systems. Experience with
budget management, account reconciliation and operations management
required. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and
computer skills necessary, along with good judgment and flexibility.
Experience with MS Word, Excel, FileMaker, email and the web required;
SAP experience preferred. Excellent proofreading skills and attention
to detail are essential. Good problem-solving skills and demonstrated
experience in negotiation and problem resolution. Must be willing to
assume responsibility, take initiative, handle several projects
simultaneously and work as a team member. Supervisory experience
required. Familiarity with MIT a plus.</div>
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