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Mark Reese

“The material covered in LSSU's engineering program provided me a solid foundation for graduate studies. The systematic approach and communication skills needed to tackle engineering projects were taught and then practiced over and over again. In particular I appreciate the many hours spent by the faculty to develop oral presentation skills in each student. As a graduate student now, these skills have proven to be highly beneficial and, to my surprise, obviously not taught to the same extent at many other universities.”

Mark Reese, Mechanical Engineering 2005
Hawaii Natural Energy Institute
School of Ocean & Earth Science and Technology
Graduate Student, University of Hawaii at Manoa

		FLSA Designation EXEMPT
Date Issued:	1994-07-01	Department:	Public Relations
Title: Director of Graphics

Function and Responsibility
Under the supervision of and accountable to the Public Relations Manager, directs and engages in all of the production activities of the Graphics Department and manages the Graphics staff and production operation.

Duties and Responsibilities
Determine priorities and schedule all jobs, set and meet job deadlines and quality control standards. Create annual job plan and an end of the year activity report. Create the graphic designs for any assigned publications, including keyline, art, and layout. Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of departmental equipment. Collaborate with requesting campus clients to create approved graphic designs for University publications, ranging from flyers to brochures. Train, evaluate, and manage all department staff and student workers. Develop procedures for the use of off-campus graphic design and printing firms. Develop plan for the acquisition and improvement of equipment. Maintain a graphics standards and procedure manual for campus clients. Assist in maintaining a consistent graphic image for the University Maintain a catalog of all University forms; assist campus clients in development of new and revised forms. Assist the Purchasing Office in the preparation of bid specifications for graphic services from commercial printers. Inventory control of supplies and services. Prepare cost analysis for jobs. Assist photographer when possible; assist in pressroom when necessary. Keep current in knowledge of Macintosh computers and software. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in graphic or commercial art, or equivalent experience. Knowledge of illustration, topography, modern graphic processes, and print media required. Management skills. Publications design ability. Desktop publishing, knowledge and skill of Macintosh page layout and illustration programs; familiarity with pressroom and bindery operations. Darkroom and photography experience desired.

Physical and Mental Demands
Adequate physical fitness to be able to sit and concentrate for long periods of time; use of fine motor skills to operate computer; problem solving ability; ability to understand and work with numbers; ability to see, hear, and speak with or without the use of aids to perform normal office tasks.