About Us:

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.

Position Overview:

Southwestern University has an immediate opening for a Part-Time, Temporary Mail Clerk. This position will report to the Mail Service Supervisor. The Part-Time Temporary Mail Clerk is Responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of mail and packages to various departments and individuals on campus. By retrieving, sorting, and distribution of mail, as well as providing related customer service, the position supports smooth operational functionality within the university. Additionally, it helps maintain a reliable and organized mail system, ensuring that faculty, staff, and students have access to necessary postal services. This is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), temporary (until December 19, 2025) position. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Essential Duties:

• Retrieve mail from the Georgetown Post Office daily.
• Sort mail and prepare it for delivery across campus.
• Deliver mail to departmental offices daily.
• Collect and process outgoing mail.
• Operate and inspect the campus mail delivery vehicle. Contact the Facilities department if problems arise with the vehicle.
• Ability to attend work consistently and maintain a regular work schedule.
• Provide customer service such as selling stamps, assisting students, faculty and staff with their mailing needs, helping open their mailboxes, and find their combination in Self-Service.

Additional Duties:

• Assist with data entry for package tracking, when needed.
• Answer phones.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, understand, follow written and verbal instructions.
• One-year office/clerical or mail room experience.
• Possess a Texas driver’s license and a good driving record to operate the mail delivery vehicle.
• Basic computer skills to utilize software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and adhere to a regular work schedule.
• Ability to develop an understanding of and appreciation for cultural differences and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment within the campus and community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication and telephone etiquette and listening, customer service skills.
• Flexibility regarding changing priorities.
• Organizational skills such as sort alphabetically and numerically.
• Possess excellent memorization skills.

Starting hourly rate: $15.00. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed the starting hourly rate.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/168707. Email and paper applications will not be accepted.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

In compliance with immigration laws, proof of work authorization in the United States will be required when employment begins. Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.

Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@southwestern.edu.

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