Location: Poughkeepsie,NY, USA
Apply now Posting Number: 493691 Type of Position: Full-time Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Categories: Administration
Position Title:
Post Office Clerk (CL-5)
Department:
Mail & Package Solution Center
Pay Range:
$17.51 - $18.39
Job Summary:
Provide customer service to Marist Post Office customers, and process all of the incoming and outgoing mail packages from USPS, UPS, Fed Ex, etc. for the college community, including pick-up, sorting, Preparation, and delivery. Work is usually performed independently in accordance with well defined procedures
Physical Effort & Work Environment The work requires regular operation of a motor vehicle. The work area involves moderate discomfort and/or risk such as that from moving machinery, occasional work with hazardous substances, or moderate levels of noise. This position involves exposure to outdoor weather conditions including extreme cold and heat, and regular enclosure in a vehicle. The work may require wearing of protective gear. The work area is generally adequately lighted and ventilated, but may involve uncomfortable temperatures at times. Work requires continuous moderate with some strenuous physical exertion including standing, climbing, crawling, and regular lifting of objects up to and occasionally over 50 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate, have 1-3 years of progressively responsible secretarial/clerical work or any combination of training, experience and education sufficient to indicate an ability to do the work. All candidates must also be able to demonstrate general computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. A NYS Driver's License with no serious convictions required. Must be able to work outdoors to perform mail and package deliveries.
1B-Intermediate Reception/Response Consistently demonstrates ability to provide routine responses and basic information from inquiries (telephone, e-mail, or in-person) with minimal guidance. Directs visitors as needed
2A-Basic Mail Processing Consistently demonstrates ability to open and distribute mail to appropriate person(s)
6A-Basic Office Organization Consistently demonstrates ability to assist with operational duties of the office with frequent supervision, including time management, calendar management, and project timelines. Consistently demonstrates ability to file typical documents using routine filing systems and to insert updates into manuals
14A-Basic Data Searching (Software) Effectively demonstrates basic knowledge of web-based search engines used in department. Consistently demonstrates ability to operate navigational tools with minimal guidance
15B-Intermediate Interpersonal Communication Consistently demonstrates courtesy, tact and professionalism, as well as sensitivity to the concerns or interests of others in conveying information. Demonstrates patience and the ability to handle difficult people
18B-Intermediate Organizational Knowledge Consistently demonstrates significant comprehensive knowledge of department and majority of the College
Essential Functions:
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous mail room experience preferred.
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, Resume, & Three Professional References.
About the Department:
The mission of the Marist College Post Office is to provide the community with efficient processing and distribution of its mail and packages.
About Marist College:
Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century. Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Additionally, our graduates go on to great success; 97% over the last five years are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (2nd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger's Personal Finance ( Best College Values ), and others. Marist's study abroad program is ranked #3 in the nation by the U.S. State Department and includes unique first-year programs in Florence and Dublin. At Marist, approximately 50% of graduates study abroad during their undergraduate experience. Its 30-year Joint Study partnership with IBM has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. Marist's academic centers of excellence include the nationally-known Marist Poll, Center for Civic Engagement and Leadership, Hudson River Valley Institute, Center for Sports Communication, and Institute for Data Center Professionals. The College also hosts the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library's digital archives, making it one of only six colleges or universities in the nation affiliated with a presidential library.
Type of Position:
Full-time
Classification:
CWA
Months per Year:
12
Work Schedule:
Academic Year: Monday - Thursday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturdays 1 to 2 a month mandatory overtime 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Non-academic year: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, No Saturdays
Hours per Week:
37.5
Location:
Marist College main campus, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Number of Positions Openings:
1
Equal Employment Statement:
Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under-represented.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.
Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.
Advertised: August 07, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
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