Campus Post Office Clerk (PT)

The position assists the Campus Post Office / Campus Print Center with day-to-day operations. The college post office is part of the cross-functional team which includes printing services. It will be necessary to work in all areas of the team periodically; therefore, cross training will be provided. This is often a fast-paced work environment interfacing with a diverse customer base of students, faculty, employees and community members. **Key Responsibilities** - Process incoming mail/packages for students and employees. 1.) Participate in the receipt, inspection and distribution of all incoming mail/packages. 2.) Possess thorough knowledge of chain of custody policies and procedures. 3.) Utilizing the college’s arrival tracking system ensures timely receipt and storage of all incoming mail/packages. 4.) Distribute mail/packages to students and employees in such a way to ensure accuracy and confidentiality. 5.) Assist with the locker package delivery system and assist students with package retrieval. - Process outgoing mail/packages for students and employees. 1.) Knowledge of UPS and USPS shipping/mailing regulations and pricing. 2.) Ensure proper metering, addressing and labelling of all outgoing mail/packages using the college’s shipping/metering equipment. 3.) Assist customers with their selection of proper mailing services and postage options. - Retail counter sales for postage, shipping and campus store merchandise. 1.) Accurately complete retail transactions using the college’s point of sale system. 2.) Compliance with college cash handling policy and procedures. 3.) Assist walk up customers in a competent, professional and knowledgeable manner. - General office duties; in conjunction with others 1.) Answer phones and assist callers in a professional manner. 2.) Maintain a clean and organized working environment which includes dusting and cleaning equipment to maintain good working order. 3.) Restocks inventory and supplies. 4.) Assist with academic year end student mail cleanout and box number reassignments. 5.) Take out trash/recycling. - Print Shop Support. 1.) Help with finishing work in the Print Shop area, (folding/packaging/sorting). Large print orders often need folded before packaging. 2.) Moving paper stock, carrying finished paper products and shelving reams of paper in storage areas. 3.) May load paper into the large printers or use other print shop area equipment under supervision. **Experience and Qualifications** - Entry level position, no prior experience required - High School Diploma/GED required **Required Knowledge** - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Google Suite Products **Required Skills and Abilities** - Customer service - Strong organizational skills - Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail - Problem solving and decision-making skills **Compensation** Expected starting salary**:** $15.80 hourly ### About the Company [Allegheny College](https://allegheny.edu/), founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one…