Clerk, Post Office

Job Title Clerk, Post Office Essential Job Functions Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and packages tocampus departments and student mailboxes. Processes outgoing institutional mail through appropriatecarriers (e.g., USPS, FedEx, UPS), ensuring proper labeling,postage, and documentation. Assist customers with inquiries regarding mail delivery, lostpackages, shipping options, and rates. Operates postage meters, mail sorters, barcode scanners, andother mail equipment. Maintains shipment logs, signature receipts, and trackinginformation for accountable mail and packages. Receives bulk shipments; verifies delivery manifests againstinstitutional purchase documentation. Ensure secure handling of confidential and restricted materialsin accordance with institutional and postal regulations. Issues student mailbox keys or access credentials; maintainsrecords for mailbox assignments and fees (if applicable). Assists with inventory management of mailing supplies (boxes,envelopes, tape, labels, and postage). Performs daily mailroom opening and closing procedures,including security checks and equipment shutdown. Delivers inter-office mail to designated buildings whenassigned. Supports departmental reporting, billing, and adjustments forpostage and shipping costs. Other related duties, as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of related experience. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of basic clerical practices, filing systems,recordkeeping, and inventory. Knowledge of safety procedures related to heavy lifting,transport carts, and storage. Skilled in customer service and interpersonalcommunication. Skilled in time management and able to handle multiple taskssimultaneously. Skilled in operating postage machines, scanners, sortingequipment, and office software (e.g., Excel, mail trackingsystems). Good communication skills, verbal, written, andinterpersonal Ability to keep accurate records Ability to apply postal rules and fees accurately andefficiently. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, physicallyactive environment. Ability to follow written and verbal communications; completetasks with minimal supervision. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alcorn State University