Mail Room Clerk/Driver-Mailbox - SPRING 2021 - Student Employment (FWS Required)
Federal Work Study is intended to help meet the needs of the University, provide University students with financial support in pursuit of their academic goals, develop a positive affiliation and assimilation into the life of the University, and provide opportunities for academic or administrative job experience. Federal Work Study positions exist throughout majority of the functional areas of the University. The job duties and responsibilities of student employees vary greatly and may or may not be related to their field of study.
Federal Work Study Eligibility:
This position requires Federal Work Study eligibility
Student employees are not permitted to exceed the total amount of their federal work study award. Supervisors will work with hired student employees to determine a schedule based on the award amount. Once federal work study funds are completely exhausted, students will need to discontinue working. Regardless of federal work study amount, students cannot exceed 10 hours of work per week during the fall and spring semester.
Job Title:
Mail Room Clerk/Driver
Department:
Mailbox
Key Responsibilities:
The students will be needed 12pm-3pm
Responsibilities will include sorting the mail and delivering the mail to the buildings outside the Warde building, students will need a driver’s license a good driving record.
This position is accountable for assisting in the operation of the Mail Room and delivery of mail to offices within the Warde Academic building
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.
1. Services customers at the walk-up retail window. Preps customers outgoing mail, UPS, FEDEX etc. packages. Executes retail purchase transactions.
2. Answers phones
3. Sorts incoming mail and packages to prep for internal delivery
4. Delivers mail and packages to internal and student customers
5. Operates the Pitney & Bowes machinery to meter outgoing mail with correct postage
6. Some mechanical ability is required to operate machinery
7. Logs incoming packages and priority mailings
8. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and customer services skills required
9. Ability to lift 20 pound packages
10. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
11. Performs related duties as assigned
Application Instructions:
- Review the application instructions (PDF) (Video)
- Download and complete the Student Employment Application
- Upload the Student Employment Application to Handshake
- Set the document type to other document
- Apply for positions once your application is approved
COVID 19 Disclaimer:
Should the state of Illinois revert to an earlier phase of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, University positions including student employees may transition to remote work. Saint Xavier University reserves the right to reduce student employee hours if departmental needs change. Additionally, Saint Xavier University reserves the right to discontinue the employment of any student employee whose responsibilities cannot be carried out remotely. In the event that a student employment position is discontinued, the Center for SUCCESS staff will be available by appointment to help students explore other pre-professional experiences. Please note: the policies of the Student Employment Handbook and Student Code of Conduct extend to student employees working remotely. Students cannot exceed their awarded Federal Work Study amount and cannot work more than 10 hours per week.
Grounded in Catholic identity, mission, and heritage, Saint Xavier University is committed to serving a diverse learning community in conjunction with our core values. The University belongs to all in its community, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, abilities, age, sexual orientations, nationality, or immigration status. Faculty, staff, and students are engaged in creating a climate of purposeful inclusion by cultivating equity literacy and providing opportunities for meaningful connections and service among diverse people, ideas, and perspectives, in search of truth and the common good
Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Statement of Equal Opportunity:
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.