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Associate - Publishing and Distribution

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026 CLOSED ON 5/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate - Publishing and Distribution position at William Rainey Harper College?

We are Harper College…the college in your community.
The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.
Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php


Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Postal, print or related industry certifications helpful.

Experience: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. Must have understanding of Macintosh

Operating System and Windows PC Operating System. One year's experience with postal and print environments desired. Customer service experience helpful. Maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing to operate college vehicles including, vans, carts, forklifts and other vehicles as needed


Publishing:

Uses MIS software for updating job status and managing appropriate inventory.

Communicates and provides updates on job status to Distribution and Production Supervisor and Client Services and Distribution Specialist.

Initiates service calls and maintains logs for all equipment.

Completes bindery and finishing of work as well as assists in the installation of projects as assigned by the Distribution and Production Supervisor.

Produces work that is compliant to the College’s Graphic Standards.

Maintains a safe, clean, organized workspace for efficient operation.

Distribution:

Delivery and distribution of mail, printed materials and other items for the college campus and extension sites.

Picks up and delivers mail and bulk mail supplies from Palatine Post Office. Empties mail sacks and sorts incoming mail and interoffice mail for distribution.

Maintains mail van and Mail Center dock area for efficient operation.

Sorts incoming and interoffice mail in departmental boxes for distribution.

Operates the postage metering machine

Routinely handles confidential information (class rosters, grades, tests).

Provides day to day direction for student or part-time workers.

Trains student and part-time workers in efficient route methods.

Boxing, wrapping and delivery.

Successfully completes selection of annual certifications to maintain cutting-edge knowledge of current and future technologies and requirements.

Performs related duties as assigned

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