Job Description
Job Title: Temporary Postal Clerk Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 298233 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Postal Clerk on the Dahlonega campus. Temporary Postal Clerks help with a variety of tasks. They help at the customer service desk and follow protocol to determine correct postage amounts, including helping to determine the optimal price and class of mail for the customer's needs, and using the postage meter to process outgoing mail. Temporary Postal Clerks aid in the sorting and organization of mail and help with the projects that are done each semester to keep processes up to date and our data accurate. Other duties as assigned. Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions. As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees. If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470. Responsibilities Assist Customers at the front desk. Sort, distribute, and process mail. Process mail using meter machine. Assist with projects. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Self starter with good time utilization. Can work with little supervision. Basic math and computer skills. Must be able to get to work on-time. Must be detail oriented. Good inter-personal communication skills/customer service abilities. Good problem solving and critical thinking skills. Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED required. Preferred Qualifications Previous cashiering experience preferred, but not required. Previous customer service experience preferred, but not required. Proposed Salary Minimum Starting Salary: $15.00 per hour Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover letter Contact information for three professional references. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18\_personnel\_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 . Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that devel