Mail Clerk
The University of Iowa Central Mail Services is seeking a Mail Clerk. This position will be responsible for the sorting, distributing, and dispatching of mail and parcels to customers within the University of Iowa. The person in this position will occasionally be required to move items up to 50 pounds. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Duties to Include:
- Sort and deliver mail.
- Prepare, process and dispatch mail.
- Load and unload delivery vehicle daily.
- Reply to customer queries.
- Check and verify work.
- May be required to work overtime and/or holidays as needed.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. May be required to work overtime and/or holidays as needed.
Location: Mossman Business Services Building (MBSB)
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Any combination of clerical experience or post high school education that totals one year, or
Equivalent training and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Special Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license is required and ability to meet and maintain UI Driving Policy.
Desirable Qualifications:
- 6 months experience working in mailroom environment.
- Good communication skills and experience working on a team
- Knowledge of University campus building locations
- Knowledge of University policies
- Experience driving straight trucks & vans
- Knowledge of USPS regulations
- Delivery experience
- Experience operating metering & sealing equipment
- Experience loading cargo using two-wheel cart
- Experience with operating mail inserters &/or ink jet addressing systems
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Position and Application Details:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and driver’s license verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.
This position is performed fully on campus.
For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at andrew-brus@uiowa.edu or (319) 467-1454.
About the University of Iowa:
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
