Student Mail Clerk

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Position Information

Posting Number Job Title Student Mail Clerk Department Central Receiving Rate of Pay $8.00 hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Estimated Number of Hours Per Week 10-12 Employment Status Part Time Temporary Student Appointment Type Jobship and Work-Study General Description

Sort, deliver, and box mail and packages.

Essential Job Duties

• Retrieve and deliver mail from and to the city post office.
• Sort and prepare mail to put in PO Boxes.
• Run campus mail route to select University offices; retrieving out-going and delivering in-coming mail.
• Weigh and apply appropriate postage to out-going mail, daily.
• Perform light cleaning and organizing duties in Post Office and mail delivery vehicle.
• Sell stamps and be able to make change.
• Make sure appropriate amount of stamps is applied to outgoing mail.
• Distribute Post Office box combinations to new and returning students.
• Help customers with mailboxes and mailing questions.
• Sign for packages.
• Distribute packages to correct recipients.
• Reconcile stamp/cash drawer.
• Perform light filing alphabetically and numerically.
  
  

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• A drivers license with a good driving record is a plus.
• Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to briefly tolerate outdoor weather (i.e. rain, cold, heat, etc.).
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to learn to operate postage meter.
• Ability to work independently and stay on task and schedule.
• Knowledge of basic postage procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of University Departments and their locations preferred.
• Ability to read and sort mail packages by department and box number.
• Ability to follow Post Office procedures and make rational decisions.
  
  

Preferred Major Licenses, Certification Or Registrations

Valid drivers license.

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Open Date 02/27/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an AA/EO/Veterans/Disability Institution

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?
• Yes
• No
• Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office?
• Yes
• No
  

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

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