Operations Manager, Creative Services

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Title:

Senior Staff Assistant (SL‑3)
Salary:
Commensurate with experience

We’re seeking an organized Project & Production (Operations) Manager to lead the intake, scheduling, and delivery of 600+ print and web projects each year for our Creative Services Department. In this role you will manage the Print Solutions team and vendor partnerships, negotiate quotes, oversee production logistics, and ensure service deadlines are met. You will also drive web projects from requirements gathering through QA and launch, keeping cross‑functional teams aligned on scope, timeline, and budget.

A key part of the job is copy‑editing and proofreading all materials to uphold accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, love building efficient workflows, and have a meticulous eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.

• Project & Production Management
  • Manage the onboarding, scheduling, and delivery of 600+ print and web projects annually for the Creative Services Department.
  • Manage the Print Solutions Department including three full‑time staff.
  • Coordinate project scopes, timelines, and budgets with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Obtain and compare print quotes, negotiate pricing, and oversee logistics and delivery.
  • For web projects, manage onboarding, requirements gathering, development timelines, QA, and launch logistics.
  • Maintain detailed tracking systems for all projects to ensure deadlines and quality benchmarks are met.
  • Liaise with cross‑functional teams (design, web development, marketing, communications) to streamline production pipelines.
• Copy Editing & Content Quality
  • Copy edit and proofread all materials – print and digital – to ensure accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency.
  • Review content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and factual correctness.
  • Track and enforce editorial standards and maintain version control across multiple content sources.
• Vendor & Operations Oversight
  • Manage relationships with multiple print and digital vendors.
  • Oversee quoting, contracting, and performance evaluations for printers and other production partners.
  • Ensure service‑level agreements are met and monitor delivery timelines.
  • Coordinate print shipping logistics, digital deployments, and fulfillment schedules.
• Process Improvement & Reporting
  • Develop efficient workflows for onboarding, approvals, and content review.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that reduce turnaround times and errors.
  • Create templates, checklists, and documentation for production and editing workflows.
  • Report on project metrics, vendor performance, and cost savings opportunities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in production management, project management, or creative operations.
• Professional copy editing or proofreading experience.
• Experience managing high‑volume, fast‑paced projects (500+ annually).
• Familiarity with both print production workflows (offset, digital, fulfillment) and web production processes (CMS, QA, deployment).
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally in marketing, creative, and technical teams.

• Experience in both print and digital production environments.
• Experience developing or maintaining brand style guides.
• Familiarity with print color management, prepress, and proofing tools.
• Experience in a marketing or creative agency environment.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Binghamton University is not an E‑Verify…