Cornell College Hiring for Mail Coordinator (Part-time, AM shift) at Mt Vernon, IA Full Time

Applications are being accepted for the position of part-time mail center coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for processing and distributing all internal and external college mail and providing service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner. The hours for the position will be approximately 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Receives, sorts, and delivers all college mail from external companies, and internal sources. Processes outgoing mail and packages.
• Plans, develops, and implements campus mail procedures.  Maintains department documentation, files, and manuals for all mail procedures.
• Keeps updated on latest postal regulations and price increases,  and advises college community on best practices. Acts as liaison with postal service.
• Maintains institutional audit trail for all outgoing departmental mail.
• Maintains record of daily shipping and postage transactions by department.  Maintains account balance in postage meter and shipping software. Sorts and totals all business reply mail by department.
• Hires, trains and supervises 9-11 student workers in two positions (clerk and driver)  in the Mail and Service Center area.
• Oversees the intercampus mail delivery; manages route and delivery locations, schedules the students, responsible for the delivery van, and manages the package routing software.
• Processes journal entries and detailed billing for postage/shipping to administrative departments.
• Assigns and manages faculty, staff, and student campus mailboxes. Maintains address status in the PowerCampus database.
• Orders supplies for Mail and Service Center.
• Provides customer service to counter; balances cash drawer
• Reviews, verifies, and submits all courier service invoices.  Provides a year-end inventory of postal supplies, equipment, and meter money.
• Maintains, updates, and monitors the condition of mail and shipping equipment and recommends upgrades or replacements as necessary.
• Provide assistance with print requests. Trains on the print production printer and finishing equipment. Is the back up for the Print Service Specialist.

Because Cornell College values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included, the entire campus community is called upon to engage in dialogue around issues of difference, identity, and ideology. The college is committed to fostering a faculty and staff community that reflects our diverse student body. We encourage applications from candidates who share our vision for a campus that embraces differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities, and who will excel at mentoring students who are broadly diverse. (See our diversity statement here.) 

About Cornell College 

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.  Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds required. One year of related experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

Organizational, communications, supervisory, photocopy, and computer skills. Ability to communicate effectively, interact professionally, and maintain confidentiality in a variety of situations (in person and on the telephone).

Customer service orientation. Strong attention to detail. Knowledge of general postal regulations as well as U.P.S. and FedEx practices. Knowledge of postal and shipping systems and equipment.

Working Conditions

This position works in person.  The position is eligible for the college’s benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, and a TIAA 403(b) retirement account. All requirements may be subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. The hiring pay range for the position is $16 – $17 per hour.  

Application Process 

To apply, submit a resume and list of at least three professional references through Cornell College’s online application system. 

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa’s Smoke-Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.