Postal Clerk I

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

Special Instructions to Applicants
Customer service skills and multitasking a must.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University 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 handing 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  

1. Accepts and sorts mail.
2. Sell stamps, money orders for the contract window.  Do a daily report and deposit for the United Sates Postal service.
3. Charges out mail for departments and applies postage with a meter machine. 
4. Rents and closes boxes for students each semester.
5. Training of student workers to help work the contract station or other areas of the post office. 
6. Must be willing to follow all postal regulations when accepting mailing of packages.
7. 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.

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

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

We produce graduates ready to enter
fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such
as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of
business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by
producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of
excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation
accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our
student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and
persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.