University Courier

Athens State University; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens State University in Athens, AL is hiring a University Courier & Print Shop Assistant to handle mail delivery, print shop tasks, and related errands.

You will open and sort mail, deliver intercampus packages, operate print equipment, and assist with large format projects, while maintaining accurate postage charges and inventory. Candidates should have a clean driving record, the ability to lift heavy loads, and solid customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Partial high school education required.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background check.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to use and operate a computer and MS Office.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate delivery vehicles and lift up to 50–75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Open, sort, and deliver mail on a daily schedule; sort, fold, seal, and meter outgoing mail; pick-up and deliver packages and related materials.
• Ensure outgoing mail postage is charged to departments accurately.
• Perform periodic inventory reconciliation of mail-related supplies and postage.
• Follow USPS guidelines to ensure postal procedures are followed correctly.
• Operate print shop equipment, including bindery, folder, paper drill, cutter, staplers, laminators, etc.
• Assist with folding, inserting, and processing print jobs and orders for internal/external customers.
• Assist with large format print jobs, including artwork set-up and related finishing tasks.
• Assist with supply inventory, including organizing incoming materials and ordering replacement materials.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Reading/writing

Communication

Confidentiality

Driving

Office software

Physical strength

Mobility/standing

Vehicle operation

Education

Partial high school education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University Courier & Print Shop Assistant

ClosingDate:

Job Duties: The University Courier & Print Shop Assistant will perform avariety of courier and delivery duties, utilizing a motor vehicleas necessary to ensure the proper distribution of mail, materials,and supplies. Additionally, the individual will assist withprint-related tasks, including operating digital printingequipment, laminators, cutters, and miscellaneous finishingequipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Open, sort, and deliver incoming mail and intercampus mail on adaily schedule; sort, fold, seal, and meter outgoing mail; pick-upand deliver packages and other related materials and/or supplies asassigned.
• Ensure outgoing mail postage expense is charged to individualdepartments in an accurate manner.
• Perform periodic inventory reconciliation of mail-relatedsupply items and postage.
• Follow USPS guidelines to ensure all postal procedures andpolicies are followed correctly.
• Operate a variety of print shop equipment, including bindery,folder, paper drill, cutter, staplers, laminators, etc.
• Assist with folding, inserting, and processing print jobs andorders for both internal and external customers.
• Assist with large format print jobs, including artwork wet-upand related finishing tasks.
• Assist with supply inventory, including the organization ofincoming materials and the ordering of replacement materials.
• Perform special errands and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• This type of work requires the ability to understand and followoral and written instructions generally acquired through a partialhigh school education.
• Must have a clean driving record and able to pass backgroundcheck.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and high ethicalstandards.
• Ability to use and operate a computer and associated standardoffice software (Microsoft Office products and relatedsoftware).
• Ability to provide effective and responsive service toUniversity departments.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonalskills.
• Ability to operate various vehicles related to the delivery ofmail and packages, including motorized vehicles, carts, handtrucks, pallet jack, etc.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds often and over 75 poundsoccasionally and the ability to stand and walk for extended periodsof time

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of U.S. Postal Services regulations and laws andfamiliarity with mail room operations and procedures, along withthe use of postal meters.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Daily travel to deliver mail, supplies, and other requesteddeliveries
• Must be able to occasionally adjust or move objects up to 50pounds in all directions; Occasionally tasked with moving objectsup to 75 pounds
• Must be able to pull/push heavy objects using a hand truck asneeded
• Ability to crouch, kneel, bend, reach above head, andascend/descend a ladder
• Frequently tasked with repeating motions that may includewrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Occasionally uses printing machinery as a drill press, cuttingmachine, and laminator as needed
• Frequently uses near vision for tasks involving computers,reading small print, etc. Frequently uses far vision for the ability to see a person or object
• Occasionally exposed to noisy environments when usingmachinery

Salary Schedule:

Salary Range: $33,070 – $49,605 ; with the midpoint at $41,337(Annualized Rate) To view salary schedules visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-resources/resources/salary-schedule-tables Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all collegesand universities attended must be submitted. Continued employmentis contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges anduniversities attended.

About Athens State University

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offersjunior and senior-level coursework to community college graduatesand transfer students holding sufficient credits from otherinstitutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected AthensState because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors anddegree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportiveand exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students areenrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is aworking adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featuredin the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org forfour online programs including computer science, accounting,education and human resources. The University offers undergraduatedegree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business.The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employeeswith approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges:College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College ofEducation. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty membershold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant betweenNashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several eventsand festivals that have been featured as the Southeast TourismSociety's "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the AthensStorytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time FiddlersConvention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines,the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign aconsent form for a criminal background check. Employment will becontingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from thatcriminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, asan equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies withall applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscriminationand affirmative action. Athens State University does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression,pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, geneticinformation, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to orparticipation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries orconcerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President ofEnrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens,AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.