Postal Courier / Passport Agent-Team Lead

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Tuition

Paid Leave

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a Postal Courier / Passport Agent-Team Lead to support USC Postal Services. Responsibilities include processing, tracking, sorting, and delivering mail for the University community and overseeing student package operations. This role also acts as a U.S.

Department of State Passport Acceptance Agent, providing passport services and maintaining required certifications. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process, track, sort, and deliver mail and parcels for USC community.
• Operate postal tracking and mailing systems; process outgoing University mail.
• Maintain delivery routes and vehicle records; manage student package operations.
• Serve as Passport Acceptance Agent and maintain required certifications.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Delivery vehicle operation

Postal software familiarity

Tools

USPS systems

UPS websites

Job description

Postal Courier / Passport Agent-Team Lead

Department: DAF Postal Services

Advertised Salary Range

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

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 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

to learn more about why you should work at USC.

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.