Mailroom and Print Center Assistant

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Details and Requirement:

Department: Mail and Print Center     Supervisor: Mailroom / Print Supervisor

The Mailroom and Print Center Assistant will assist in both the Mail and Print center. Performing a broad range of departmental duties, which include knowledge of United States Postal, campus and express mail to the college community. Knowledge of Print service equipment, such as, Printing, cutting, and computer programs. Dependability and attendance are critical components of this position.

Mail and Print Center:

• Assist with receiving, sorting and distributing United States Postal Service, campus mail and all other delivery services for the College.
• Forward mail as required to the appropriate recipients.
• Prepare and print express mail shipping labels via a web-based vendor account.
• Track packages with specialized equipment and software.
• Dependability and attendance are critical components of this position.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.
• Operate and maintain high volume digital black, white, and color copiers, power cutter, and bindery       equipment, as well as software updates needed to perform daily tasks
• Utilizing the necessary software to evaluate costumer requests to their specific needs for size and
• Layout
• Knowledge of software needed to perform job, such as, Microsoft office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and
• Adobe Acrobat/Professional and photoshop
• Pick up supplies from Vendors.

The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Fluent ability to speak, read, write legibly and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in performing detail-oriented work for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work effectively and cordially with a diverse population of coworkers and customers.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively during periods of high-volume.
• Basic computer, data entry skills including Windows, Microsoft office, and Adobe creative loud software.
• Ability to complete duties effectively and in a timely manner with limited supervision.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Ability to operate basic tracking equipment.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED.  This is an entry-level position. One year of relevant clerical and/or mail/postal experience is highly preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: Must have a Valid California driver's license and personal Transportation.

Supervisory Responsibility: None. 

Time Type: Full-time, 10 months

Work Schedule: This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt staff position working 40 hours per week, 10 months per year, from August through May. The position is not scheduled to work during the months of June and July. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, hours may vary based on departmental and College needs.

Work Model: On-Campus

Compensation: Starting Pay Rate: $22.50-$23.00 per hour

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.

Physical Requirements: This is generally a moderately physical position and requires satisfactory completion of a post-offer physical exam. Must be able to do the following, including the items identified on the table below:

• Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, twist, stretch, grasp, and climb step ladders;
• Reach out, over shoulder and overhead;
• Push and pull a cart weighing up to 100 pounds;
• Lift items weighing up to 50 pounds from the ground to waist level unassisted;
• Work on feet for prolonged periods of time; and
• Have manual dexterity for typing, operating office equipment and handling envelopes, packages and other correspondence repeatedly.

Instructions:  Only qualified applicants please.

Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application:

• Cover Letter:  Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications make you an ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer’s core values best relates to your own. 
• Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
• Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.)

Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges’ automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.

Covid-19 Vaccination

Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees.  New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Safety Report  

In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; (909) 621-8170.

Reporting Definitions

• Campus Security Authority Reporter (CSA): Employees responsible for reporting crimes that are disclosed to them, so that crime statistics reporting is as accurate as possible.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act Reporter (FERPA): Employees with access to student records and information must adhere to the privacy protection requirements under FERPA, which restricts what student information may be disclosed and to whom.
• Mandatory Reporter: Employees who have frequent contact with children are required to report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Responsible Employee: Any employee who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence, who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate School designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.