Mailroom Coordinator
Connecticut College · New London, CT · 5 days ago
Management$19–$22/hrFull-time
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Mailroom Coordinator
Department
Post Office - Group
Pay Type
Non Exempt
Appointment Type (A)
Continuing Full-Time
Hours Per Week
30/20
Number of weeks
52 weeks per year other - # of weeks 52
Benefits Eligible
Full Benefits
Geographical
Regional
Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement
No
Work Schedule
Job Description
General Scope of Duties
- In accordance with postal regulations, sell postage supplies, weigh parcels, inform customers of available services, ready packages for shipping.
- Provide excellent customer service including recommending most economical, safest and quickest services; educate customers on proper packaging and special services; ensure interactions with all customers are polite and professional.
- Process all incoming packages and mail for distribution to students, faculty and staff.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Prioritised Duties And Responsibilities
- In accordance with postal regulations, sell postage supplies, weigh parcels, advise customers of available services and prepare mail and packages for shipping
- Provide excellent customer service including recommending most economical, safest and quickest services; educate customer on proper packaging and special services; ensure interactions with all customers are polite and professional
- Receive and distribute parcels from commercial courier services
- Process undeliverable mail; forward US mail during absences from campus
- Handle cash, make change, and maintain staff accountability and record office charges
- Oversee and assist student workers at the window as customers come to collect their mail and packages
- Oversee and train on-call clerks in mail processing and distribution
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain adequate postage, cash and work supplies
- Balance cash drawer weekly and report any shortfalls or overages to Printing and Mailing Services manager immediately; record results in daily log
- Advises manager of any problems immediately
- Post accounts for services rendered
- Work with student employees for distribution of mail
- 6 Answer phone calls and emails in a courteous and professional manner
- Aid courier in their duties and fill in on occasion as needed to cover primary courier days off
- Work with and update process documentation as necessary
- Other duties as assigned or as necessary
Education and Skills
Education and Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent with experience required, associates degree preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong customer service skills
- Knowledge of USPS mail handling regulations preferred
- Basic math and problem solving skills
- Comfortable using computers, systems, printers, etc.
- Able to interact well with a variety of people from all aspects of the college and community
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Able to stand for extended periods of time
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized, able to work under pressure, prioritize, plan and accomplish goals
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Able to work a flexible schedule
- No travel required
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
- Driving Required Yes