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Job Description
About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Job Description This position is responsible for performing mail handling and sorting tasks in the Mail and Copy Center. The mail handling and sorting functions consists of a variety of duties in the collection, processing, and distribution of intercampus, commercial carriers, and U.S (United States) Mail. The emphasis of the work is on the accurate and rapid processing of mail. Job requirements include ability to operate high volume copier, and printing equipment daily, receiving job requests over the counter and/or electronically, utilizing computers to coordinate, print, and meet established deadlines for copying related projects. Supervision is provided by the Mail and Copy Center Office Manager who provides advice and assistance on difficult problems. Office Manager also reviews work for satisfactory performance in accordance with U.S. Postal regulations. This position supports the Mission Statement of Mills College at Northeastern University by delivering excellent support and services to students, staff, and faculty. Through its operational excellence, it advances the initiatives of the strategic plan by ensuring goals are well established, monitored and measured to meet the plan's timelines and objectives. This position plays a significant role in supporting sustainability programs and creating a vibrant campus life.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
USPS rules and regulations preferred. Typical equipment used in a Mail and Copy Center (i.e., Postage meters, cash registers, high-end digital copier etc.) preferred. Familiarity with basic computer programs such as: Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrate professional discretion and preserve workplace confidentiality. Solid communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent customer service skills. Be able to work collaboratively or independently. Be able to follow and implement given directions. Complete work assignments on schedule. Follow oral and written instructions. Take appropriate steps to promote and sustain effective working relationships within a multicultural environment.
Education, Training & Experience:
2-3 years' experience in a mail or print center preferred, or comparable administrative role, preferred. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited institution and one year of related experience. California Driver's license valid and proof of insurance, with a safe driving record.
Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands:
Noise and vibrations from equipment operation. Frequent interruptions. Indoor and outdoor work. Frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting, stooping, and carrying of equipment, tools, and other related materials. Reaching vertically & horizontally above the shoulders. Lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 50lbs.) Pushing / pulling mail carts and making use of hand trucks. Position Type General Administration Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.
Visit https:
//hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Base Pay Rate:
$28.00 Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
