Temporary Student Mail Center Assistant All Temps
- Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
- (26003410) The Temporary Student Mailroom Center Assistant supports daily mailroom operations by collecting, sorting, processing, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail.
This role ensures that mail and packages are handled in accordance with applicable postal regulations while providing excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and other campus personnel. The position requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to operate mailing equipment and related software. Additionally, the assistant will provide service to various campus student mail rooms. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collects, sorts, processes, and distributes incoming mail and packages to appropriate offices, mailboxes, and/or designated pick-up counters. Assists with logging and tracking incoming deliveries to ensure accurate recordkeeping and proper distribution. Prepares, bags, and processes outgoing mail according to all applicable postal regulations. Operates postage meter machines to weigh, stamp, and process outgoing mail and packages. Maintains records of metered, registered, and insured mail as required. Operates various mailing equipment and related software systems used in mail processing and tracking. Greets and assists students, faculty, staff, and other personnel utilizing mailroom services. Provides guidance on the most efficient and economical mailing methods and services available. May sell or distribute mailing supplies as needed. Ensures all mailroom procedures and postal regulations are followed at all times. Reports discrepancies, delivery issues, or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly. Qualifications Strong organizational and time-management skills. Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential materials appropriately. Ability to provide courteous and professional customer service. Ability to operate basic office and mailing equipment or willingness to learn. Working Conditions Work is performed in various student mailroom centers across campus. May require standing, lifting mail containers up to 50lbs, and handling packages. Ability to lift and move packages consistent with mailroom operations. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Department :
Student Mail Services Campus :
Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required :
High School Diploma/GED Minimum Years of Experience Required :
1 Average number of working hours per week for this assignment : 37.5
Work Schedule :
Varies
- Monday
- Saturday 9 a.m.
- 5 p.
m. with approved overtime. Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position? :
No Work Arrangement :
On-Campus:
Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Requested Pay Rate :
16.50
Visa Sponsorship Provided :
No Background Check :
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances :
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents :
Resume Optional Documents :
Cover Letter
