Mail Clerk II - Worcester State University

About Worcester State University:
WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities.

Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .

Job Description:
OFFICIAL TITLE: Mail Clerk II
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director for Facilities Operations and Planning Support Services
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

General Statement of Duties: The Mail Clerk II is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all University mail and packages.

Responsibilities:

(E) = Essential

(E) Picks up and drops off mail at the United States Postal Service (USPS) on a daily basis; follows established schedules and assists with special requests. (E) Provides backup to lead when necessary. (E) Accurately sorts mail for distribution. (E) Accurately delivers and distributes mail throughout campus on foot, via delivery cart. (E) Processes incoming and outgoing packages through various delivery service providers; tracks packages from point of receipt to point of distribution; accurately shelves and stores packages; utilizes appropriate software. (E) Serves as backup for investigating missing packages. (E) Serves as backup for scheduling Mail Center equipment repairs. (E) Processes small, large, and other bulk mail requests using appropriate equipment and software. (E) Assists with coordinating the timely distribution of packages from Publications and Printing Services. (E) Maintains a working knowledge of all international, federal and state regulations regarding mail. (E) Processes payment for mail services via the OneCard transaction system. (E) Assists with maintaining accurate records of mail processing costs, as needed. (E) Assists in the training and oversight of student workers. (E) May serve as a backup for Central Receiving and Stockroom in the event of employee absence. (E) Serves as designated essential personnel; responds to weather and other emergency situations as assigned. (E) Demonstrates civility and professional, customer-service oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students. (E) Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan. (E) Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives. Performs other duties as assigned within the Mail Clerk classification:

Classification specifications are available at http://www.mass.edu/foradmin/humanresources/classspecshrd.asp

Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in office work or in work in which the processing of incoming and/or outgoing mail (for example, delivering, sorting, weighing, metering, etc.) was a major duty. Ability to operate a motor vehicle; possess valid driver's license.

Knowledge of standard maintenance procedures followed in connection with mail-processing and handling equipment. Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression; ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner. Ability to deal tactfully with others and establish harmonious working relationships.

Ability to lift and carry heavy objects. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to operate mail-handling and processing equipment, such as postage meters, scales, and addressing machines.

Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes, and/or symbols. Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures. Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.

Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, policies and procedures governing assigned unit activities. Ability to perform arithmetical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) with speed and accuracy.

Additional Information:
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

This is a grade 11, non-exempt, full-time (37.5 hours), benefited AFSCME position.

Bi-weekly salary is $1,644.77 (annual salary is $42,764.02).

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:00am- 3:15pm. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options pension and supplemental plan retirement options life insurance up to 8x the annual salary long-term disability coverage dental insurance 10 vacation days accrued per year 15 sick days accrued per year 5 personal days per year paid holidays tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children and more...

Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers, and submitting a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references.

For assistance with uploading materials, log a ticket via the HelpDesk link, or contact us directly at 508-929-8053.

URL: www.worcester.edu