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University of Southern Mississippi

Postal clerk

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39400

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Postal clerk

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Postal clerk.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States

Division Post Office

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 11.50 - 13.60

Pay Grade

N01

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants We are looking for someone who is a team player and fast learner.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary This position works in the USPS contract station area using a POS to sale stamps, money orders, and hand out packages. Place campus mail in departmental and student boxes through out the day. Responsible for all duties of the contract window including scanning packages, making daily deposits and other task assigned.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Accepts and sorts mail. Sell stamps, money orders for the contract window. Do a daily report and deposit for the United States Postal Service. Charges out mail for departments and applies postage with a meter machine. Rents and closes boxes for students each semester Training of student workers to help work the contract station or other areas of the post office. Must be willing to follow all postal regulations when accepting and mailing packages. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or GED

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Microsoft office Must be organized, self-motivated, work with little supervision. Must have a drivers license and able to drive a company truck. Must have a cell phone to contact students by text or call about their packages.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with money andworking with a point of sale system. Must be able to balance a moneydrawer each day. Experience with excel spreadsheets.

About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.