Job description
Position Information
Posting Number
20112512
Position Title
Postal Services Assistant, Sr. #499260 (Only Current LU Employees May Apply)
FTE
1.00
Position Type
Staff
Department
Campus Operations
Position Summary Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
About This Role:
The purpose of this position is to perform supervisory tasks related to mail handling in the Lamar University Mail Centre and provide information to customers regarding classification, , rates, methods of mailing, fees and special services, and related phases of postal laws and regulations. This is accomplished by separating mail in postal facility including incoming and outgoing mail, providing relief with the parcel distribution window, ensuring proper distribution of campus mail, and efficient dispatch of United States mail, maintaining postal products in inventory, selling postage stamps, issuing and cashing domestic money orders, and renting post office boxes. Other duties include opening and closing the Mail Centre, and furnishing frequently requested information.
What You’ll Do – Position Duties
The purpose of this position is to perform supervisory tasks related to mail handling in the Lamar University Mail Centre and provide information to customers regarding classification, , rates, methods of mailing, fees and special services, and related phases of postal laws and regulations. This is accomplished by separating mail in postal facility including incoming and outgoing mail, providing relief with the parcel distribution window, ensuring proper distribution of campus mail, and efficient dispatch of United States mail, maintaining postal products in inventory, selling postage stamps, issuing and cashing domestic money orders, and renting post office boxes. Other duties include opening and closing the Mail Centre, and furnishing frequently requested information.
What You’ll Do – Position Duties
As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:
- Operates university mailroom by selling postage stamps; inspecting materials to ensure mail qualifies for applicable postage rates; weighing mail; ensuring mail is processed in electronic domestic and international mail database; handling cash; registering, certifying, insuring and handling Express mail; opening and closing Mail Centre; meeting with faculty, staff, and students; answering questions; maintaining current and accurate Box Rental System records; accepting claims for insured and COD parcels; and preparing monthly reports and summaries.
- Performs metering of mail and folding/inserting by computing postage rates; monitoring and directing work flow and stroke counts; training new employees; sorting items; exiting from mail processing machinery in efficient manner; setting and operating post office meter, scales, sealers, adding machine, postal money order meter and other distribution center equipment; and folding and inserting information in envelops for departmental billing.
- Sorts and distributes incoming mail and receives and distributes outgoing mail by receiving and distributing mail; maintaining faculty and staff mailboxes; checking mailing and delivery records; disposing of damaged articles; meeting with staff members; inserting mail into machine; running machine to apply postage; and maintaining accurate records.
- Performs related duties by providing encoding, pre-sorting and standard mail services; furnishing frequently requested information such as use of meters, pre-canceled stamps, permit imprints, fees, special stamps, parcel post limitations, refunds, and packing and presorting requirements; maintaining student box rental information and mail forwarding; analyzing and charting department charges for University accounts; and training new employees.
Who We Are:
Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits – Job Perks:
At Lamar University one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:
- Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Community college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
- Over three years up to and including five years.
Certifications Required:
- Certified Mail Manager; Certified Mail and Distribution System Management
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of postal laws and regulations, Detailed knowledge of mail distribution processes, Maintaining postal products in inventory
Physical Requirements:
- Medium Work – Will be required to lift and or move: 20 – 50 lbs, occasionally 10 – 25 lbs, frequently up to 10 lbs constantly
Job Conditions:
- Typical schedule is M-F 8am-5pm, with some occasional after-hours work. This position supports essential functions of Campus Operations and may occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
EEO Statement
Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Veteran's Preference Statement
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary
Commensurate
Work Hours
Posting Date
09/30/2022
Close Date
10/07/2022
Open Until Filled
No
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