Auxiliary Representative

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates. We are looking for a candidate with a positive attitude, a friendly disposition and the ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty, staff, and guests. The ideal candidate is someone with strong organizational skills, flexibility and attention to detail. We are looking for applicants who are capable of handling a very physically demanding job that entails assisting in the operation of Print and Mail Services by receiving, sorting, and delivering incoming and outgoing mail, assisting in Print Services, and working the retail counter.

Requirements

• Possess a California driver’s license and a good driving record
• High school diploma or GED
• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of Point Loma Nazarene University
• Ability to read addresses at a rapid rate and sort accurately
• Ability to adapt to a technology based environment
• Ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively to our customers and team
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to adapt to ever changing situations determined by the mail volume
• Ability to use a cash register and accurately make change
• Ability to work with constant interruption
• Ability to handle difficult situations
• Must be able to type using a keyboard
• Must possess good manual dexterity
• Ability to lift 70 pounds
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
• Staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
• PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and deliver incoming, outgoing and campus mail and packages
• Deliver mail and packages to the post office
• Process outgoing mail and packages using USPS, UPS and FedEx
• Process bulk mailings
• Process undeliverable mail and research mail with no addressee
• Forwarding mail to former students
• Respond to customer questions and package inquiries via email and phone
• Work the retail counter helping customers with shipping options, packaging, selling stamps and supplies and researching packages
• Help maintain a database of customers and packages
• Understand postal rules and regulations
• Assist Print Services with shipping print jobs, answering questions, and post production work
• Assist other Auxiliary Services departments when needed
• Attend training when required
• May be responsible for Emergency Response in their assigned building.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• competitive retirement matching
• vacation and sick time
• 15 paid holidays per year
• opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED