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Student Postal Assistant
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Job ID 5419
Job Type On-Campus Jobs (FWS) Tier 1
Employer University Printing and Mail
Date Posted Aug 28, 2025
Category Mailroom
Job Description

University Printing and Mail

Student Postal Assistant

 

SUMMARY

 

The Postal Assistant is responsible for selling postal materials, sorting mail, and performing other functions related to the processing of mail in the Student Union Post Office. 

 

 

PRIMARY DUTIES

 

 

     1.    Provide service to postal customers at the window including but not limited to: selling postal materials; registering, certifying, and insuring mail; weighing and calculating costs for mailing packages; and renting of post office boxes

 

     2.    Be aware of all applicable postal regulations and answer customer questions

 

     3.    Sort mail delivered to the Student Union Post Office and place in appropriate boxes as addressed

 

     4.    Balance cash drawer at the end of each day

 

      5.    Process mail to be forwarded

 

      6.    Assist in keeping the Student Union Post Office neat and clean

 

       7.    Check post office box files for renewal and closure requirements

 

 

SECONDARY DUTIES

 

Perform additional duties as needed and designated by the postal services supervisor

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Must be a student of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in good standing and be able to relate to the University community, with special attention to the international population; ability to communicate effectively in person and via the telephone; good cash handling skills. The student must exhibit an interest in, and concern for providing quality service at all times.

Evaluation Procedure

* There is constant communication between the student assistant and the supervisor which provides opportunities for guidance and training

* Once per Academic Year, the Supervisor will conduct a Performance Review and Evaluation with the student assistant

Available Openings 2
Hours 20.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $11.00/hour
Time Frame All Year
Contact Name Jessica Diane Christopherson
Contact Email jchris51@utk.edu
Work Location 1502 Cumberland Ave Suite 161 Knoxville TN 37996
Phone 8659745407
Fax N/A
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