Department Statement
Mail services has two locations on campus, the main Mail Center in ... the O’connor Campus Center and the Package Annex in the Coop
parking lot. Mail Services provides internal mail services for
students, faculty, staff, and administration as well as operating a
contract station of the United States Postal Service, known as
Colgate Station.
Colgate Station is the area where all students receive mail and
incoming packages. The station provides postal services such as
registered mail, certified mail, parcel post, and the sale of all
postal supplies.
In addition to U.S. mail, University Mail Services distributes
official University mail and notices to departments, employees, and
students. Outgoing mail and interoffice communications are picked
up and delivered to the university daily. This service is designed
to provide an efficient internal distribution system for University
business correspondence.
This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week and is covered
by a collective bargaining agreement.
Accountabilities
Accountable for:
• Performing duties of postal clerk for campus postal
station.
• Operating postal meter in accordance with postal
regulations.
• Serving as a cashier for campus post office station, dispensing
stamps and accepting mail and packages for mail.
• Picking up and delivering registered, certified, insured, and
campus mail on established route.
• Making deliveries and pick ups to and from U.S. Post
Office.
• Using electronic tracking system for incoming packages and USPS
accountable mail.
• Creating mailing lists for bulk mailings using software.
• May be required to work in document services as needed.
• Following all procedures to conduct work activities in a safe
manner including but not limited to wearing PPE required for
specific duties and safe handling of chemicals as outlined by
University policies and/or the supervisor.
• Immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to the supervisor
and/or Environmental Health and Safety.
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to use email and learn basic mail sorting
software.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service of
postal products to the Colgate community.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is
essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and effectively with a
diverse group of constituents including students, faculty, staff,
parents and alumni.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Excel and Banner preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Job Open Date
03/05/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin,
marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking,
familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from
historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with
disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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