Campus Services Associate

Bowdoin College; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bowdoin College seeks a Campus Services Associate to support the mail center, copy/print operations, and the lettershop. The role involves operating and maintaining mailing equipment such as inserters, postage systems, address printers, and related software.

Responsibilities include handling database/postal software, performing basic math, and collaborating with multiple campus teams. The schedule is typically M-F with some evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school education required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Basic math computation and computer skills for Excel, Word, and database software used in Campus Services.
• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills; self-starter and productive under varying workloads.
• Valid Maine driver’s license and eligibility to drive a Bowdoin College vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all areas of Campus Services daily operations: copy/print center, lettershop, and mail center.
• Operate and maintain mailing equipment (inserters, postage systems, address printers, mail management systems).
• Assist with database/postal software and related administrative tasks.
• Support multiple teams and ensure efficient, accurate mailing and fulfillment processes.

Skills

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

High school education

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Database software

Mailing equipment operation

Job description

Campus Services Associate

Posting Number: S01604JP

Department: Campus Services

Job Summary

The Campus Services Associate participates in all areas of the department’s daily operations including the copy/print center, the lettershop, and the mail center. Operates and maintains a variety of mailing equipment including, but not limited to, the following: inserters, postage mailing systems, address/barcode/label printers, mail management systems, and database/postal software.

Salary

• The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $21.35-$22.00/per hour (Compensation is based on skills and experience.)

Benefits and Perks

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical - effective date of hire, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan - 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time (PTO accruals based on hours worked).
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)
• Free fitness and wellness classes!
• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education / Skills Requirements

• High school education required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Must be able to perform basic math computation skills.
• Must have computer skills necessary to work with basic Excel spreadsheets; Word software, and database software used for Campus Service operations.
• This job requires a high degree of organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates need to be self-starters who are productive during slower business periods and can work at a quick and efficient pace when it is busy.
• Good eye/hand coordination necessary.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• A minimum of one year of experience with various mail or copy/printer center equipment such as inserters, postage meter mailing systems, address/barcode/label printers, mail management systems, database/postal software, high speed printers/copier and wide format printers is preferred.
• Must have a valid Maine driver’s license and be eligible to drive a college vehicle per the Bowdoin College Motor Vehicle Use Policy.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

Normal schedule is M-F, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a half hour unpaid meal break. Some additional hours in the evenings and on weekends may be necessary.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related)

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff - with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Employment Category

Full Time Year Round

FTE

1.00

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Pay Type

Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements

Support Staff + MVR

Is driving a vehicle an essential function of this job?

Yes

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

Yes

Posting Date

09/01/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Type of Posting

Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, and facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.