Student - Mail & Copy

General Description:
The Newman University Mail and Copy Department is looking for a student worker who is technologically savvy and can perform various duties within the designated area. The ideal student-worker should be responsible, detail oriented, trustworthy, diligent, and have great communication skills.

Main Duties:

• Serve as a receptionist for the mail room, greeting and directing visitors. 
• Prepare packages for shipping, including weighing, calculating postage, and applying labels.
• Answer phones, direct calls, and take messages.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Check in packages, send notifications.
• Dust and clean surfaces, floors, and machinery throughout mailroom and self-service area; shelve, restock, and organize supplies and retail items.
• Use various postal equipment, such as sorting machines and postage meters.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Complete university-required training.
• Assist with special projects.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be a current Newman University student enrolled full-time.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to concentrate while doing many tasks at once. 
• Ability to learn basic operations of digital copiers, laminating equipment, mailing equipment and software, phone systems, Windows-based Computers, and other software programs as necessary.
• Ability to clear jams from copy machines, fill with paper and staples, and load toner.
• Ability to explain the services provided by the mailroom.
• Ability to complete assigned jobs.
• Ability to perform routine tasks.
• Ability to take directions from supervisors.
• Ability to lift and carry mail tubs, mail flats, and packages.

Number of hours per week: Approximately 10-20 hours per week

Hours:  Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm (Flexible Shift)

Number of positions available: 1-2

Rate of Pay: $8.25 per hour

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.