Mail Center Operations Associate en Middlebury College

Responsible for promptly and accurately processing and distributing mail and packages for all students, faculty and staff.

This is a full time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $18.81 - $23.04 per year.

Core Responsibilities:

• Processes, sorts and distributes incoming mail/packages from all carriers. Forwards packages and mail of former Middlebury College affiliates.  
• Picks up and delivers mail/packages from various departments and buildings on a regular schedule, both on and off campus.  
• Drive motorized vehicle to deliver mail and packages daily and substitutes for student employees who do not show up for their mail deliveries.  
• Provides training and direction to student workers.  
• Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisor and manager. Performs other duties as assigned to assist the department in obtaining and maintaining its mission. Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established departmental practices and procedures.  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  
• Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to obtain a Middlebury College driver’s license.  
• Computer skills required in order to use computer based systems for processing mail and packages,, work order submission, email communications, and time entry. Training provided on specific systems.  
• Demonstrates professional communication skills with ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relations with supervisors, fellow workers, students, and the rest of College community and carriers. Ability to develop and follow a schedule and demonstrates excellent time management skills.  
• Able to provide excellent customer service at all times to the College’s customers – students, staff, faculty, parents, peers, and outside clients (USPS, UPS, FedEx)  
• Ability to function independently, to prioritize tasks appropriately and to work well under pressure.  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office helpful.  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Physical abilities include: Frequent, lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, walking and stair /ladder climbing required.  Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength. Work is performed inside and outdoors in varying weather conditions.  Good attendance is very important. Must be available to work flexible shifts and overtime. Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays as part of a regular or rotating work shift. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Other:

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website or click to see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Middlebury, VT or Monterey, CA!

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.