Salve Regina University
About Salve Regina University:
Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION:
To ensure prompt and efficient delivery/service of university mail
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is subject to outside work where extreme cold and hot temperatures may be encountered
Requirements:
Required :
A high school diploma or GED is required. Must be computer literate. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a traditional college-aged student population as well as staff and faculty members. Daily lifting of up to 75 lbs. is required
Preferred :
Previous experience in a mailroom/post office is preferred.
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):
For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit .
Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace. No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.
Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION:
To ensure prompt and efficient delivery/service of university mail
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Pick up mail and parcels from the post office every morning.
- Receive daily deliveries of parcels from United Parcel Service, Federal Express, Amazon, DHL, LS, Federal Express Ground, couriers and other deliveries including large items such as furniture and machinery.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all external delivery personnel and internal recipients.
- Maintain confidentiality with students, faculty and staff.
- Receive and deliver hazardous chemicals, photo chemicals, biological supplies and live specimens to secured storage areas.
- Sort and package incoming mail and parcels as well as interoffice mail for distribution along two daily established delivery routes.
- Assist in receiving, sorting and distributing student packages.
- Meter daily outgoing mail using a Pitney Bowes mailing system and entering appropriate departmental charges into the accounting system
- Prepare USPS, Fed Ex and international deliveries online
- Provide the University community with a wide range of mailing options and current postal information
- Collect stamped mail from on campus mailboxes
- Deliver all metered and stamped mail, parcels and express mail to post office and drop boxes
- Schedule and drop off bulk mailings during designated acceptance hours
- Attend service window assisting with packaging, postage and stamp sales.
- Report any issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor
- Scan mail and parcels for abnormal appearance or odor and handle according to the University emergency procedures
- Program and operate folding and inserting machine to prepare bills, correspondence and mass mailings
- Pick up monthly postal supply order
- Inventory, order and pick up postal supplies
- May be required to work during certain campus closings (inclement weather and holiday breaks)
- Other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Mail Services Supervisor
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must attend suspicious and hazardous mail training
This position is subject to outside work where extreme cold and hot temperatures may be encountered
Requirements:
Required :
A high school diploma or GED is required. Must be computer literate. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a traditional college-aged student population as well as staff and faculty members. Daily lifting of up to 75 lbs. is required
Preferred :
Previous experience in a mailroom/post office is preferred.
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):
- health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
- 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
- long-term disability coverage
- employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
- robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center
- supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
- supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
- Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
- discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
- student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
- employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP
- flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
- health savings accounts
- 529 collegebound saver program
- paid parental leave and adoption assistance
For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit .
Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace. No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.