Mail Service Clerk

Posting Details

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee's base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee's retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Information Posting Number S01537 Position Title Mail Service Clerk Working Title Mail Service Clerk Position Number Position Type Non-exempt Division and Department Information Division Finance and Administration Department Facilities Management Posting Information Job Summary/Basic Function The primary purpose of this position is to effectively provide efficient Mail Services to the College community. Essential functions:

• Knowledge of Operating a computer. Responsible for traveling to and from the US post office to retrieve and deliver mail/packages. Will be responsible for the accurate and expedient sorting of all incoming letter mail for the campus community. Interacts in a professional and customer-friendly manner with members of the Dickinson community and outside vendors/customers concerning mailing processes and procedures.
• Utilizes a computer in the preparation of outbound mail and package shipments, including but not limited to USPS mailings, UPS, FedEx, and DHL, for domestic and international shipping. Utilizes the BRYNKA, tracking system, for shipping and verifying, receiving, and processing all USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and all private carriers for the appropriate location. Will operate the Smart Postage meter perform routine cleaning and troubleshoot any maintenance concerns. Completes payment transactions on the POS terminal.
• Responsible for keeping accurate data and sending monthly reports to the mail room manager. Primary inventory recorder, maintains shipping supplies ensuring items are stocked; reporting to mail room manager when supplies are getting low. Responsible for reconciling FAS purchasing card.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills maintaining the ability to coordinate and work with others. Collaborates with department team, demonstrating flexibility and versatility to meet the ever-changing environment. Maintains strict confidentiality of learning information and reports concerns to the Mail Service Manager. Understands and appropriately shares Mail Service operations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a neat/clean work environment. Responsible for weekly van maintenance, submitting a work order for any vehicle maintenance that may need to be completed. Report any maintenance issues seen on campus.
• Maintains current knowledge and assists in all aspects of the mail center.
• Other Duties: Willingness to be crossed trained to assist in all aspects of the mail center.

Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Knowledge and ability to use a computer including Microsoft Office. Less than 12 months experience A valid Driver's Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator's license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period. Yes Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance No This position is considered "Emergency Staff." As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start. No Physical Demands

• Extreme Cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for more than 1 hour.
• Extreme Heat: Temperatures about 100 degrees for more than an hour.
• Lifting ranges from less than 10 lbs to over 50 lbs

Work Schedule Advertised Work Schedule Number of hours/day Number of hours/week Proposed Start Date Posting Detail Information Posting Date Open Until Filled No Closing Date Application Review Begin Date Is this a Temporary Position? No Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time If Full-Time, please specify 12 month full-time (52 weeks) If Part-Time, please specify Not Applicable EEO/Diversity Statement The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.