Mailroom Assistant (Work Study)

Mailroom Assistant (Work Study) About the Organization Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, is an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, that challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world.

Category Student Opportunities

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Description

Reports to: Mailroom Supervisor

Hours: 6-8 per week

Pay Rate: regular Work Study rate

The role of a Student Mailroom Assistant is to handle the distribution of packages to students, staff and faculty members on campus. They help to sort and organize all incoming mail for the University, assist with the intake of shipments, and assist mailroom visitors with any questions or concerns.

Primary Duties:

• Assist in distributing mail to the appropriate post office boxes.

• Scan, check-in and sort packages for students and staff.

• Help manage the mailroom counter.

• Answer the mailroom phone.

• Distribute packages to students and faculty/staff.

• Other mailroom-related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Eligible for Work Study during the length of employment.

• Cumulative 2.0 GPA by the first day of work.

• Ability to lift heavy packages and mail bags, up to 50 lbs.

• Willingness to abide by confidentiality policy and federal mail laws.

• Ability to demonstrate skill in detail-orientation.

• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills.

Position Requirements

MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU's mission. Minorities and women are

encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution

is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial

status, sexual orientation, and reprisal.

To file a complaint with Mars Hill University, contact:

Dr. Jennie Matthews

Office of Human Resources

Box 6664

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NC 28754

828 689-1197

828 689-1256 Fax

jmatthews@mhu.edu

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:

USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410

Washington DC 20250-9410

Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642

(English Federal- relay) or (800) 845-6136

(Spanish Federal-relay).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Open Date 6/29/2023

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.