Senior Mail Clerk

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 14437

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Minimum at $35,700 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

The Senior Mail Clerk performs duties relating to distributions of campus (inter-office) mail, U.S. mail and packages. This role is responsible for proper distribution of campus mail and efficient and economical dispatch of U.S. mail. This position evaluates applicable Federal regulations and ensure conformity to these regulations.

Core Responsibilities

- Receives, inspects, labels, delivers and stores incoming express mail, freight, packages and priority shipments.
- Processes outgoing express packages, operates a forklift and handles problems of damaged merchandise
- Assists customers by phone, in person and by email.
- Assists in storing, maintaining and retrieving university records.
- Picks up mail from post office, sorts and delivers mail to mailboxes including inter campus mail.
- Operates postage meter and equipment, determines proper class and most economical postage for all mail.
- Maintain current departmental mailing list for outgoing mail.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- High school graduation or GED.
- Two (2) years of experience as a mail clerk.
- Valid Texas Driver's License.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Ability to proficiently operate a computer, postage meters and other equipment.
- Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented

Working Conditions

- May be outside in all weather conditions. Under pressure to meet deadlines and schedules.
- Must be able to operate a university vehicle.

Physical Demands

- Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
- Should be physically fit to lift and carry heavy mail loads with or without accommodation.

This position will work primarily on UT San Antonio Downtown campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.