Apply for Job Job ID364026 LocationMorris Job FamilyLR-Clerical Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code1826 Employee ClassAFSCME Unit 6 - Clerical Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job This position will provide mail service to the Morris campus, in an efficient and dependable manner. Position will demonstrate appreciation of cultural diversity and the ability to work effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. Job Duties A. General Operations Percent Time 45% Balance the register cash drawer and stamps daily. Keep track of stamps needed to purchase for resale. Prepare a weekly deposit and the month end billing to be submitted to the business office. Manages the postal codes and accounts in the Pitney Bowes postage meter. Assists in preparing and tracking data of packages from each carrier. Perform day-to-day operations including computer data search and data entry. Assists in managing unclaimed parcels and mail. Prepare and monitor student box lists, forwarding lists, and summer box lists. Assist with preparation of special mailing paperwork for check and distribution. Customer service duties including distributing packages, selling stamps, mailing envelopes and boxes and providing special mail services such as certify and ensure mail, calculate and collect postage and answer questions about all postal regulations and service for incoming and outgoing mail. Retrieve customer signatures for registered, certified, and insured mail. Work with USPS, UPS, and FEDEX software, cash register, and a postage meter. B. Distribute and Deliver Mail and Packages Percent Time 45% Receive, sort and distribute U.S. mail for all departments of the University of Minnesota Morris campus, WCROC and all students. Lifting, carrying and moving parcels up to 50lbs. Provide mail service for incoming and outgoing mail. Load and unload mail from mail processing center. Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution at post office and mail processing centers. Distribute mail by climbing stairs carrying a bag of mail and totes of parcels. Must be on their feet for up to four hours at a time. Sort and distribute on-campus mail and parcels to all departments. Sort student mail, check for box numbers and distribute to post office boxes daily. Duties include lifting, climbing stairs, carrying and moving packages up to a minimum of 50lbs. Handle freight from USPS, UPS, FEDEX, and SPEEDEE. Sign in, sort, post, deliver or post for pick up. Duties include delivering packages up to 50lbs., lifting, climbing stairs, carrying and moving packages. Sorting packages that may require heavy lifting, up to 50lbs. Communicate with department/person for pickup of parcels weighing more than 50lbs. Track and manage unclaimed parcels. Knowledge of UPS, FEDEX, and USPS software to provide outgoing parcel service. C. Assist Duplicating Services Percent Time 10% Assist with processing copy center customer orders. Prepare promotional materials, copy, scan, fax, laminate, fold, hole punch, staple, and collate. Other duties as assigned Incumbents may serve as lead workers (e.g., assign, schedule, direct work) of University staff but are not PERLA supervisors. Incumbents may supervise student employees. The employer reserves the right to modify, change or add to the duties of this position, consistent with the classification description, at any time. The hourly rate for this position is $21.69 Qualifications Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED and two years of related office and administrative experience. Training/education may be substituted for some of the years of experience. Computer experience required. Post office mail knowledge/skills may be required. Excellent customer service skills are required to meet all staff, faculty, student and visitor's demands. Must be able to work independently, friendly and cooperatively with co-workers. Physical Qualifications: Must be able to lift/carry up to a minimum of 50lbs., climb stairs, able to stand up to 8 hours at a time, sort, lift, and transfer heavy packages. Will need to take freight (up to 50lbs.) to campus departments. Be able to walk up to two hours making campus deliveries. Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. Required application materials: Resume Cover Letter Finalists may be asked to provide references To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023),... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.