Senior Courier Clerk

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Senior Courier Clerk

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department
IPO-Mail Services-NB

Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Courier Clerk for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Supervisor, picks up and delivers interoffice, incoming and outgoing mail, parcels and packages. Serves as liaison between the mail units of Rutgers. Using Rutgers vehicles, transports mail, packages and passengers as assigned. Calculates postage costs. Performs related clerical duties.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Picks up and delivers mail to various United States Post Offices.
• Serves as liaison between university departments and Mail Services.
• Accepts and signs for accountable mail (Certified Mail, Express Mail, Insured Mail, etc) from the USPS.
• Uses departmental equipment necessary in to complete daily job tasks.
• Detects faulty operation of equipment and performs minor repairs.
• Sorts mail, parcels, freight, and campus mail.
• Delivers mail and parcels from all vendors to various assigned routes throughout the campus.
• Separates parcels from third party vendors addressed to students and staff.
• Resolves mail related problems when possible.
• Occasionally makes early morning and late evening mail pickups as required.
• May operate postage machines and assist in processing outbound mail.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers' regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
140

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
20.800

Mid Range Salary
21.300

Maximum Salary
21.940

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs
  

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
40.00

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description
Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
PERS

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school education required plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a customer service-based environment preferably one that provided goods and/or services to customers.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must have a valid driver's license, two years driving experience, a clean driving record, ability to drive University vehicles, and the successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively and have effective client service skills.
• Requires the ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.
• Must possess the ability to use various department equipment such as PC's, printers, handheld and desktop scanners, postage machines, etc.
• May be required to work staggered hours.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to lift and move seventy (70) pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Work is primarily conducted in mailrooms, office buildings, and campus facilities, with regular travel between locations. The employee will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold) during deliveries and pickups.
  

Special Conditions

• Clean Driving Record

Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST2445

Posting Open Date
11/25/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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