Postal Services Student Worker

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postal Services Student Worker performs tasks essential to sorting and delivering University inbound mail. The worker must be able to assist wherever needed, which may include processing outgoing packages and handling cash. The position is based in a climate-controlled, well-lighted post office with a moderate noise level. Travel to local and campus locations may be required; when driving for work, the employee must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance. This is a part-time, onsite student position. Starting pay is $12.77 per hour; student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage, and pay may vary by position, department, responsibilities, skills, funding, and market conditions.

Requirements

• Must qualify for the federal work study program.
• Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally and to understand, speak, and write English professionally.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of the United States Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of Liberty University.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to reason, analyze information and events, apply judgment, and solve routine and complex problems.
• Ability to travel to local and campus locations.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, hear and speak to communicate, and handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, stoop, and lift.
• If driving is required, a valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sorting incoming student and employee mail.
• Assist with sorting incoming student and employee packages.
• Process prepaid outgoing packages and other outgoing packages.
• Deliver student packages and letter mail.
• Provide students with mailbox combinations or keys.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of sorted and delivered mail.
• Accept Flames Cash and credit cards, and handle cash.
• Assist with other LU Postal Service operations as needed.

What This Job Offers

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