Campus Support Clerk - Joplin

Kansas City University; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University is seeking a Campus Support Clerk to manage mail and packages, assist with inventory and campus store operations, and provide reception support as needed. The role requires flexibility for events, strong communication, and reliability to work independently on a busy campus.

The position involves lifting up to 55 pounds, reading/writing English, and may require evening or weekend hours. A valid driver’s license is required and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work during evenings or weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Dependable with good communication and organization skills.
• Must read names and sort mail for departments and students.
• Postal regulations knowledge preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle all campus mail and packages; retrieve mail from Post Office and deliver across campus.
• Maintain inventory and assist in campus store operations.
• Provide courier services for special pick-up or delivery requests.
• Keep accurate records of postal charges and mail receipts.
• Assist with room setups for meetings and classes.
• Serve as backup for other clerical positions including receptionist.
• Represent department and university following core values.
• Operate the campus store clerk during open hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility

English reading/writing

Dependability

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Staff

Job Description: The Campus Support Clerk is responsible for handling all packages/mail sent to or from campus, receives and maintains inventory items, assists in the campus store, works as needed at the main campus reception desk, and functions as support staff to other operational areas of the campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures timely retrieval of mail from Post Office and delivery throughout campus
• Ensures out-going mail and packages are appropriately prepared for distribution
• Provides courier service for special pick-up or delivery requests
• Maintains accurate records for postal charges, cash receipts, incoming/outgoing registered mail, and certified and express mail
• Receives and tracks inventory of some office supplies and medical disposable supplies
• Assist with room set-ups for meetings/classes
• This position will also serve as a backup for other clerical positions on campus including the receptionist.
• Functions as retail store clerk during the open hours of the campus store
• Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and department

Qualifications:

• Requires flexibility to work during special events occurring in the evenings or weekend
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires physical ability to routinely lift a maximum of 55 pounds; ability to bend, reach and stand for extended periods.
• Must have valid Driver’s license
• Must have the ability to read and write English.
• Must be dependable, and have good communication and organization skills.
• Requires the ability to read names and familiarize quickly with departments and students for sorting of mail into mailboxes.
• General understanding of postal regulations preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently is essential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!