Mail Specialist

Title: Mail Specialist

Employee Classification: Mail Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Univ Brand Strategy & Comm

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Univ Brand Strategy & Comm

Department: UNT-Mail Services-181003

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

As the chief communications organization for the University of North Texas, the Division of University Brand Strategy and Communications (UBSC) collaborates with internal and external partners to:

• Advance and protect UNT’s institutional identity and reputation.
• Reinforce and grow UNT’s brand in graphics, images and words.
• Increase UNT’s visibility in public and in the higher education marketplace.
• Support UNT’s student recruitment, retention and graduation goals.
• Strengthen UNT’s relevance and value to key audiences, including alumni, donors, faculty and staff members, and encourage community engagement.

Position Overview

To prepare and process Standard Mailings (bulk mailings) and Recruiting Mail. To sort and process all classes of mail and keep records of postage transactions. To operate mailing machines postage computer, accounting system, fold and inserter and other equipment as necessary. To function as a relief Recruiting Mail Specialist operating high-speed laser printers and addressing equipment. To data enter postage statement into postal one software and send electronically to the USPS acceptance clerk to verify and validate mailings for submission. To dispatch mail to Downtown Post Office and pick up equipment. To function as back up for Mail Technician (Mail Carrier) and 1st Class Mail Specialist. To perform other duties as assigned. This position will also be responsible for maintaining university branding standards and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent and two years' of postal office or mail house services. Can substitute United States Postal Service (USPS) certification for experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of postal practices, methods, and regulations. Skill in basic filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in evaluating facts or situation to route calls/customers appropriately.
• Skill in courteous communications with public in various communication modes.
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to perform work requiring standing, stooping, lifting, walking, and some weather exposure. Ability to learn a delivery/pickup route.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Submitting in-house postal jobs via PostalOne.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Valid driver's license.

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