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Colgate University
Mail Clerk
Mail Clerk
Requisition Number: 2025S087Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: $ATSDiv
Department: Mail Services
Wage/Salary Range: $20.01 $1.75 shift differential
Department Statement:
Located on the lower level of OConnor Campus Center, Mail Services provides internal mail services for students, faculty, staff, and administration as well as operating a contract station of the United States Postal Service, known as Colgate Station.
Colgate Station is the area where all students receive mail and incoming packages. The station provides postal services such as money orders, registered mail, certified mail, parcel post, and the sale of all postal supplies.
In addition to U.S. mail, University Mail Services distributes official University mail and notices to departments, employees, and students. Outgoing mail and interoffice communications are picked up and delivered to the university daily. This service is designed to provide an efficient internal distribution system for University business correspondence.
This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Accountabilities:
Accountable for:
- Performing duties of postal clerk for campus postal station.
- Operating postal meter in accordance with postal regulations.
- Serving as a cashier for campus post office station, dispensing stamps and accepting mail and packages for mail.
- Picking up and delivering registered, certified, insured, and campus mail on established route.
- Making deliveries and pick ups to and from U.S. Post Office.
- Using electronic tracking system for incoming packages and USPS accountable mail.
- Creating mailing lists for bulk mailings using software.
- May be required to work in document services as needed.
- Following all procedures to conduct work activities in a safe manner including but not limited to wearing PPE required for specific duties and safe handling of chemicals as outlined by University policies and/or the supervisor.
- Immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to the supervisor and/or Environmental Health and Safety.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to use email and learn basic mail sorting software.
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service of postal products to the Colgate community.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to work collegially and effectively with a diverse group of constituents including students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
Knowledge of Excel and Banner preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Other Information
Colgate bargaining unit employees must apply by December 19, 2025 to be considered.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
40 hours per week
Some weekends required
40 hours per week
Some weekends required
Job Open Date: 12/12/2025
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Salary : $20