POSTMASTER

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University seeks a dedicated Postmaster to oversee the university mailroom. You will lead daily operations, supervise postal staff, and ensure timely delivery of mail and parcels to students, faculty, and staff.

The role requires managing postage, tracking, and carrier coordination, while enforcing university policies and procedures across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of U.S. Post Office experience.
• Experience supervising postal operations or mailrooms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the university mailroom.
• Supervise postal employees and enforce university rules.
• Process and prepare outgoing mail (certified, registered, express, bulk).
• Maintain mail tracking, postage accounting, and shipping records.

Skills

Policies & procedures

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F

Posting Number

TSU203834

Official TSU Title

POSTMASTER

Grant Title

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

Under general supervision oversees and leads all aspects of the operation of the Post Office. Responsible for operations, administration, management and support tasks.

Essential Duties Summary

• Responsible for managing daily operation.
• Supervises Postal employees as well as enforcing Postal and University rules and regulations.
• Supervise the daily operations of the university mailroom.
• Process and prepare outgoing mail, including certified, registered, express, and bulk mail.
• Maintain accurate mail tracking, postage accounting, and shipping records.
• Manage and operate postage meters, mail processing equipment, and shipping systems.
• Coordinate shipping services with carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and USPS.
• Handles customer’s complaints.
• Oversee customer service, handle administrative tasks, and manage mail distribution
• Make sure that packages are properly delivered to students, faculty and staff on time.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Supervise the daily operations of the university mailroom.

FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

$69,333.15 - $88,399.77

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent education. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Required Licensing/Certification

None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, and practices.
• Requires full/complete knowledge in multiple disciplines and serves as an ultimate subject matter expert in at least one discipline or function.
• Demonstrates full command of technical and functional principles, procedures, and subject matter in multiple disciplines to handle any situation and lead or train others.
• Requires the ability to lead the development or modification of work procedures across multiple disciplines.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application.

Skill in

• Strong organizational, supervisory, and customer service skills.

Ability to

• Ability to operate mail processing and postage equipment.

Work Experience

Five (5) to seven (7) years of U.S. Post Office experience.
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Working conditions involve some exposure to moderate risk of accident and require following basic safety precautions.
• Physical demands include moderate physical activity that includes prolonged standing and/or walking, handling moderate weight objects and/or using or carrying equipment.
• Work may require routine travel.

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
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Close Date

11/02/2026

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.