Postal Clerk 3 - Mail Operator

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

University holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Educational benefits

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University is seeking a Postal Clerk 3 - Mail Operator to operate the university's mail systems, including a large meter machine and Pitney Bowes/Smart Parcel equipment, and to charge departments correctly.

The role involves maintaining reports in the Business Manager program, assisting with daily mail processing, processing passport applications, and serving as backup to the clerk/carrier while supporting other related tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or HSE required.
• Two years experience in mail handling, clerical, and/or customer service.
• Passport acceptance test completion with 90%+ during probation.

Responsibilities

• Operate large meter machine to process university mail and package machines.
• Maintain reports in Business Manager or similar program and manage accounts.
• Assist with daily processing of incoming mail and passport applications.
• Provide backup support for clerk/carrier duties and special projects.

Skills

Mail handling

Clerical

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or HSE

Job description

Job Title

Postal Clerk 3 - Mail Operator

Department

Post Office

Salary

$36,847 - $44,954; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Operate large meter machine to process university mail, as well as the Pitney Bowes and Smart Parcel package machines, charging correct departments. Maintain Business Manager (or other) program to run reports, add and delete accounts and make corrections. Assist with daily processing of incoming mail. Process passport applications for MTSU community. Maintain department of state certification. Serve as backup to clerk/carrier to deliver mail to administrative offices and perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.

Required Education

High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.

Required Related Experience

Two years experience in mail handling/distribution, clerical, and/or customer service required. Successful completion of 90% or greater of the passport acceptance test through the US Department of State training within probationary period.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Valid driver's license required.

Desirable Related Experience

Experience working in a post office or postal contract station preferred. Experience with passport acceptance preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

Benefits

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at [phone].

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [e-mail].

Application Review Date:October 6, 2026