Job Description

You are invited to submit an application to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

Process incoming and outgoing mail; deliver, pick up, load, and carry mail; open, check and distribute mail; perform clerical tasks related to processing mail.

Essential Functions

• Operate machines to process or hand process incoming and outgoing mail (e.g., address, package or stuff; sort; stamp bundle; tie; register; weigh, etc.).
• Deliver or pick up mail (via vehicle or walking route), parcels and messages; load and carry mail and parcels. Deliver registered, certified or insured mail and obtain necessary signatures.
• Receive, open, sort, stamp, and distribute incoming mail.
• Perform clerical tasks related to processing mail (e.g., sell stamps; provide information, maintain records concerning mail sent or received; compile postage meter and income volume reports; copy materials to be mailed); inventory supplies.
• Assist in the maintenance and care of department equipment.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical tasks related to office procedures (e.g., copy work; maintain office files or records; distribute copies).
• May be required to accept cash and make change for the sale of postage stamps.
• May work rotating shifts.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Trainings/Certifications

Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Required Experience

• Three (3) months continuous mail processing experience or three (3) months UC mail processing experience, including customer service experience.
• Ability to read and write common vocabulary.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Seldom
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Seldom
• Walking - Continuously
• Bending - Continuously
• Stooping - Often
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crouching - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom

Shift: Varies Starting Pay Rate : $17.71 per hour Post Probationary Rate: $17.71 per hour

Application Information

Candidacy for this role will be determined by:

• A COMPLETE APPLICATION: Your application MUST indicate material evidence of having the experience, skills, or education required for this position. Document all dates of employment, description of relevant duties, and employment status. The complete application will be the sole criteria used by Human Resources to determine eligibility, which is based on the minimum qualifications listed above.
• SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS:
• TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Eligibility scores and rank will be determined by grading the applicant’s related work history and education.
• EXAMINATION: Application/resume will be reviewed by Human Resources to determine eligibility, which will be based on the minimum qualifications listed above. All qualifying applicants will be notified of the date and time of the written examination via email. Applicants that pass the written examination will be notified regarding next steps. All applicants must show valid photo identification to take the exam.

Do you have active passing test scores on file with HR for this job title? If you would like to qualify for this position using those test scores, upload a letter to the “Additional Documents” section stating your name, address, test score, exam date, and expiration date.

Communication: Please note that the preferred method of communication is by email – make sure we have an email on file that you regularly check.

Are you eligible to receive Ex-Veteran Credit? To receive additional credit for military service you must have a DD214 stating you received an Honorable Discharge. To receive credit do one of the following:

• Upload a copy of the DD214 to the Additional Documents section of your application (a photo from your phone is acceptable).
• Within 3 days of the posting close date:

• email a copy to jobs@uc.edu
• fax a copy to 513-556-9652
• bring a copy to our office - University Hall, 51 Goodman Drive, Suite 340 (third floor).

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary for this role as described above.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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