Postal Courier / Passport Agent-Team Lead

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a Postal Courier / Passport Agent-Team Lead to support USC Postal Services in processing and delivering mail and parcels for the campus community. The role includes operating tracking systems, maintaining routes and vehicle records, and managing student package operations.

The position also serves as a Passport Acceptance Agent, with required certifications, while delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced environment and handling physical tasks

Qualifications

• Above-average computer skills to use USPS/UPS websites and other USC software.
• Strong reading, comprehension and verbal communication abilities with faculty, staff and others.
• Attention to detail is crucial in all job duties.
• Ability to operate a delivery vehicle and straight box truck with lift gate.

Responsibilities

• Process, track, sort and deliver mail and parcels for the University community.
• Operate postal tracking and mailing systems and maintain delivery routes and vehicle records.
• Manage student package operations for on-campus residents.
• Serve as U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Agent and maintain required certifications.
• Provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment and perform physical duties incl. lifting up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Computer skills

Reading & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Vehicle operation

Customer service

Job description

Postal Courier / Passport Agent-Team Lead

Department: DAF Postal Services

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The Postal C supports USC Postal Services by processing, tracking, sorting, and delivering mail and parcels for the University community, including approximately 9,000 on-campus student residents. Responsibilities include operating postal tracking and mailing systems, processing outgoing University mail, maintaining delivery routes and vehicle records, and managing student package operations. The role also serves as a U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Agent, providing passport application services and maintaining required certifications. The ideal candidate has strong customer service, attention to detail, and organizational skills, can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and is able to perform physical duties including lifting and moving packages up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years work experience and knowledge in postal courier, postal delivery or mail processing/shipping operations.
• Be certified as an U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Agent.
• Knowledge of USPS guidelines / regulations and experience in postal related operations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Above average computer skills, including ability to utilize USPS and UPS websites to determine postal rates, mailing requirements and ability to learn other software programs associated with USC Postal Service daily operations.
• Good reading, comprehension and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff and others.
• Attention to detail is crucial in all aspects of job duties.
• Ability to operate a delivery vehicle and straight box truck with lift gate in varying conditions for mail and parcel deliveries/collections.

Job Close Date

10/25/2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.