Mail Services Clerk Job College Station area,Texas USA,Administrative/Clerical

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment.

Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Overview

Provide support to Mail Services and the Providence College community. This is a 10 month academic year position, part‑time, hours are Monday‑Friday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the distribution of packages and mail, periodicals, magazines, newspaper, etc. to the students and College community. This includes loading student mail and packages into the smartlockers, sorting and daily distribution of departmental mail, delivering oversized packages, and forwarding of student mail and redirection of any mail not belonging to the College. Maintain the security of the mailroom and the mail and supervise student workers.

(50%)

Make decisions within established practices and precedents, requiring minimal interpretation or analysis and provide excellent customer service to the campus community. (30%)

Use and monitor postage metering systems. (5%)

Perform basic computer functions including word processing, data entry, updating preformatted documents, printing reports, and email. Including running reports and track usage of lockers. (10%)

Marginal Duties

Answer phones, greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas or persons. (5%)

Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

High School education or equivalent.
1-2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of technical school education and experience.
Working knowledge of word processing and database systems required.
Good organizational and communications skills also required.
Ability to work under deadline pressure and to prioritize assignments while juggling multiple tasks.
Must have flexibility to respond to fluctuating workloads.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to stand and walk for most of scheduled shift
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
Communication skills using the spoken word
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal range
Ability to move about
Must be able to lift 70 lbs.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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