As the Print Lead, you will manage projects to produce and deploy primarily printed collateral ranging from donor impact reports, posters/signage, direct mail, postcards, flyers, brochures. You will serve as Ross Advancement's primary liaison with mailhouse vendors, and ensure all collateral meets accessibility requirements and brand standards. 

About the Ross School of Business

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through our powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and positive impact, we empower business leaders to make a positive difference in the world. Learn more about Ross HERE. 

For a full job description, see link here. For questions about this role, email RossHRRecruiting@umich.edu.

About the Department

The Office of Advancement drives the fundraising and alumni relations activities of the Ross School of Business.

Project Management (50%) 

• Manage projects through content creation, editing, proofing, quality assurance, and deployment phases.
• Work closely with stakeholders to produce and deploy communications ranging from donor impact reports, posters/signage, and other print collateral.
• Responsible for coordinating activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project. 
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. 

Vendor Relations (20%) 

• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. 

Management (15%) 

• Supervise Communications Manager 
• Supervise Donor Relations Assistant 

Analytical Guidance (10%) 

• Provides analytical guidance to project team. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems. Analyze campaigns and recommend best practices, A/B testing, new trends in print marketing, etc. 

Administrative and Other (5%) 

• Gather, record and properly store information about communications utilizing collaboration tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Experience 3-5 years working with vendors in a project management capacity (printhouse, mailing house)
• Supervisory experience in a similar role, at least 1 year managing creatives
• Proficiency in Google Suite, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Experience analyzing and providing guidance on print collateral/communications 
   

Working conditions / Physical requirements

• Requires the ability to travel to various locations to conduct work and deliver materials 
• The person in this position routinely moves through the facility to attend meetings/events and access files or information 
• May require work during early mornings, nights, and/or weekends 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Salary Information:

The posting range for this position is $81,000 - $104,600. This posting range reflects multiple factors involved in determining compensation, such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and other organizational needs. At Ross, it is not common for new hires to be offered a salary at the upper end of the range. Compensation decisions are based on the details of each situation.

Visa Sponsorship:

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Ross School of Business does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.