The Campus Mail Clerk PT will assist in the accurate and timely collection and delivery of all incoming and outgoing mail/parcels by carrying out manual duties and operating mail-processing machines. The work is conducted according to college and external delivery services requirements and regulations. The usual work schedule is 20 hours per week, with times based on the staffing needs of the department. During peak/vacation periods, or as needed, the employee may be asked to work extended hours or Saturdays.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position frequently interacts closely with students, staff, faculty, and parents, primarily on a drop-in basis but also by telephone and email, in regard to services provided by Campus Mail Services. Computer and technology skills are necessary, along with a strong attention to detail, exemplary interpersonal skills, and team orientation. The position requires the ability to maintain good concentration while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. The part time nature of the job requires the flexibility to work a modified schedule and/or Saturdays as needed during peak processing seasons.
Preferred Qualifications:
High school or equivalent certification is required. An associate’s degree is preferred for this position.
Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $18.00.
Physical Demands
The clerk will need to alternately stand or sit for long periods of time. The physicality of the position requires reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. The candidate will also need to bend, stoop, lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement
Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy
commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700
undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23%
of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international
citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the
basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich
an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the
College actively encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups.
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.
While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.