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Mailroom Assistant

UOW

Location
United States
Base Salary
11k-14k USD
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Job Description

Department Overview:

The SMPH Facilities Services team is located in the Health Sciences Learning Center (750 Highland Avenue) with a mailroom located in the Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research (1111 Highland Avenue) and a second mailroom located at the Medical Sciences Center (1300 University Avenue).

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible!

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

5-30

Schedule:

Our business hours are Monday to Friday 8:00-4:00pm. Closed on legal holidays.

Schedule is flexible depending on class/exam schedules, but we are looking for students that can start their shifts in the morning between 8-10am. Friday availability is a plus.

Students will be assigned to either the Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) or the Medical Sciences Center (MSC) based on operational need.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$11.00 - $14.00

Number of Positions:

2

Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled in an educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Positive attitude, attention to detail, customer service oriented, dependable, problem solving and works well in a team environment.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

  • Completes mail processing and distribution-related duties for incoming and outgoing mail according to best practice to ensure timely receipt and quality handling of incoming and outgoing U.S. and institutional mail.
    - Completes mail shipment and delivery transactions under direct. supervision according to customer specifications and in conjunction with established pickup and delivery schedules, rules, and regulations.
    - Investigates and troubleshoots lost or misdirected mail items
    - Processes notifications to appropriate entities to relay delivery status and provide excellent customer service.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Advice from our career coach

As someone familiar with the SMPH Facilities Services team, I can tell you that to stand out as an applicant for this mail processing position, you should emphasize your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work well in a team environment. Here are some specific tips to help you shine:

  • Highlight any previous experience with mail processing or customer service.
  • Emphasize your ability to work efficiently and follow established procedures.
  • Showcase your positive attitude and reliability in previous roles.
  • Consider mentioning any physical capabilities that demonstrate your ability to meet the job's demands, such as lifting 25 lbs.
  • Express your interest in contributing to a diverse and inclusive work environment, aligned with UW-Madison's values.

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