Mail Clerk

The University of Virginia seeks a Mail Clerk to assist in a busy mailroom.

The Mail Clerk serves as part of a team which has daily contact with shoppers and customers. The successful candidate is reliable, detail oriented, accurate in utilizing the mailroom’s computer system for receiving and distributing packages. Mail Clerks pick up, receive, sort and distribute external mail. They work with various carriers to receive and distribute packages. They operate and maintain mailroom equipment and vehicles. Work is assigned at the task level and performed under direct supervision. Mail Clerks work in direct contact with members of the University community including students, staff and faculty.

Duties include:

• Pick up mail from the main post office using mailroom vehicles. Deliver packages and mail to satellite location using mailroom vehicles.
• Sort mail into mailboxes and onto shelves; notify recipients of packages and uncollected mail; issue packages; assist customers with problems as requested.
• Process undeliverable mail.
• Maintain Mail Preparation equipment and systems in proper working order; maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None

Licensure: Valid Virginia driver's license

This is a 12 month position and the salary range is $15.00-17.00 per hour. This is a nonexempt-level position with UVa benefits . Employees’ benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available from day one
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position will require a significant amount of standing while sorting mail, etc. Additionally, lifting mail, carrying mail, etc. is required, as well as keyboarding.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Preference will be given to applications received by February 10, 2025. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment . Please apply through the UVA job board . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three references is required. For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.