What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mail Room Courier position at Augustana University?
Job Description
Job Description
Augustana University invites applications for a mail courier. This part-time, 20 hour per week, position will primarily sort, process and deliver campus mail and packages to the university community via campus vehicle.
Duties include, but are not limited to :
- Responsible for picking up mail at the postal distribution center every morning via campus vehicle.
- Sort Distribute incoming and outgoing mail and packages to designated areas across campus; requires use of a scanning system.
- Ensure accurate and timely deliveries while maintaining confidentiality and security of mail contents.
- Coordinate with departments regarding large or special deliveries.
- Provide courteous and professional service in all interactions, embodying the spirit of community and support that defines Augustana University.
- Maintain the delivery vehicle, including regular upkeep and ensuring both the interior and exterior are clean and orderly.
- Sort and process incoming and outgoing mail for the university community, utilizing a scanning system to track items and maintain an efficient workflow.
- Operate the postal meter machine to prepare mail for dispatch.
- Verify that all mail pieces are accurately labeled and have the correct postage to prevent delays in processing.
- Assist departments or students with locating missing packages when needed.
- Sort and distribute mail into mail lockers, and coordinate with software representatives for troubleshooting and ensuring lockers are functioning properly.
- Record and update information related to student addresses as needed.
- Support operations at the postal window, including processing outgoing packages, selling stamps, and handling transactions at the cash register.
- Deliver mailings to the bulk plant on the north side of Sioux Falls when necessary.
Qualifications :
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure : The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal . If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@augie.edu .
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
