Student Assistant - FMD

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant for the Facilities Management Division (FMD) to handle mail room tasks and provide customer service. You will sort and deliver mail, manage outgoing mail with postage, and track packages while keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities include processing incoming mail, weighing and posting outgoing mail, and supporting other mailroom activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Able to follow instructions.
• Work effectively and communicate clearly and concisely with others.
• Maintain accurate mail postage records.

Responsibilities

• Incoming Mail and Packages: sort mail and packages by department or recipient and deliver to designated departments.
• Outgoing Mail and Packages: weigh mail, apply postage, track packages and prepare for USPS pickup or delivery; maintain postage records.
• Other Duties: perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication

Mail postage records

Job description

Student Assistant - Facilities Management Division (FMD)

The student will be working in the Facilities Management Division performing mail room work and providing customer service. This involves tasks like sorting mail, processing outgoing mail (including applying postage), handling package tracking, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Incoming Mail and Packages (50% of time)
• Sorting incoming mail and packages by department, recipient, or other designated criteria.
• Deliver mail and packages to designated departments.
• For time‑sensitive items, the mailroom may notify recipients by phone or email.

• Outgoing Mail and Packages (40% of time)
• Process outgoing mail by weighing it, applying correct postage, and preparing it for USPS pickup or delivery to USPS post office.
• Use tracking labels to manage and track packages.
• Maintain accurate records of outgoing mail and package postage charges.

• Other Duties (10% of time)
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Able to follow instructions.
• Work effectively and communicate clearly and concisely with others.
• Maintain accurate mail postage records.
• Lifting and carrying packages up to 40 pounds, standing, reaching, lifting, pulling, bending, and walking to and from buildings.
• Non‑exempt FLSA; 0.50 FTE.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Contact

Recruitment Contact: Dale Hess ([e-mail])