Mail Specialist

Details•San Diego, CA

1d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Mail Specialist is responsible for the accurate and expedient sorting of all incoming mail, and parcels and is accountable for the delivery of those items to various departments on campus. Accurately input department accounts into the metering system and meter outgoing mail. Periodically, this position may be asked to contribute to either ad hoc or ongoing division/campus projects outside the scope of their day-to-day activities.

Requirements

Requires HS Diploma and minimum of two years customer service experience, at least 6 months in a similar mailroom environment helpful.
Must have a California driver's license.
Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
Able and willing to represent the University in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, faculty, staff, and the community we serve.
Ability to accurately sort to department and student mailboxes.
Ability to memorize over 500 Faculty and over 1000 FT employee names and respective departments and locations on campus.
Extensive knowledge of USPS stamp prices, rules, and regulations.
Basic knowledge of UPS and FedEx services.
Ability to operate scale, cash register, computer, and metering systems accurately.
Ability to access, input, and track data using a specialized tracking system.
Ability to access, input, retrieve data with regard to student housing information.
Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet various deadlines with a high accuracy rate.
Must be able to remain calm and focused while operating university vehicles on and off-campus.
Must maintain composure under the pressure of timely deliveries that may be compounded by interfering traffic and pedestrians.
Must be able to plan and prioritize duties, deliveries, and processing on a daily basis
Able to work overtime during peak times when deemed necessary.
Ability to work within close confines dealing with multiple personalities.
Demonstrated skills in both written and oral communications.
Ability to get along with diverse personalities and populations.
Ability to cooperate as a team player within all areas of the Mail Center.
Possess flexibility and versatility in order to work effectively in an ever-changing environment.

Nice To Haves

At least six months in a similar mailroom environment helpful.

Responsibilities

Sort incoming USPS, UPS, FedEx ground and overnight, Amazon, DHL, and any other courier-delivered items
Assist Lead with accurate and expedient sorting of packages on loading dock using SCLogic Receiving Management System (i.e. scan, identify, label, download information into the computer, print manifest and obtain delivery signature)
Deliver sorted mail to campus
Meter out-going department mail
Deliver metered and stamped mail to USPS
Train new hires and work-study students
Serves as liaison to the campus community
Contribute to or lead additional division/campus projects outside of typical duties to help further accomplish student or organizational goals. Additional assignments may be seasonal, ad hoc, or ongoing, depending on the project.