Postal Courier - Passport Agent-TL

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a Postal Courier to process, track, sort, and deliver mail and parcels for the campus community, including on-campus residents. The role includes operating tracking systems, handling outgoing mail, maintaining delivery routes and vehicle records, and managing student package operations.

It also requires serving as a U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Agent with certs current.

Qualifications

• Above average computer skills and ability to use USPS/UPS websites for rates and requirements.
• Strong reading, comprehension and verbal communication with faculty, staff and others.
• Attention to detail is crucial in all job duties.
• Ability to operate a delivery vehicle and lift gate for mail and parcel deliveries/collections.

Responsibilities

• Process, track, sort, and deliver mail and parcels for the University community.
• Operate postal tracking and mailing systems and maintain records.
• Manage student package operations and delivery routes.
• Serve as Passport Acceptance Agent and maintain required certifications.

Skills

USPS/UPS websites

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Vehicle operation

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

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 Courier 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.

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.

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.

Job Close Date

11/02/2026

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 November 2, 2026.

Benefits

• 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. je-29087e29789043179ad9278e27bf7158