Job Description

Job Posting:

JR102108 Postal Services Processor (Open)

Department:

Postal Services Department, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

10-06-2026

Close Date:

10-27-2026

$20.00 Hourly

Job Description:

Under general supervision, prepares incoming mail for distribution and processes outgoing mail. This includes distribution and collection of mail, determining and affixing postage, and maintaining records on postage, registered mail and packages.

Responsibilities:

• Sorts incoming mail for distribution and dispatches outgoing mail; processes registered, certified, and insured items, bulk mailings, and United Parcel Service packages; stamps date and time of receipt on incoming mail.
• Collects and delivers mail to specified locations on campus for processing. Secures required signatures for accountable mail items such as registered mail and stamp orders.
• Sorts mail according to destination and type, such as returned letters, adjustments, bills, orders, and payments. Researches and addresses undeliverable mail.
• Examines outgoing mail for appearance and seals envelopes. May fold letters or circulars and insert into envelopes.
• Weighs mail to determine correct postage. Processes outgoing mail including registered, certified, insured items, bulk mailings and United Parcel Service packages.
• Makes entries to records regarding postage, parcels, billing and mail requiring special handling such as certified, insured and express mail.
• Operates standard equipment including scales, metering devices, bundle machines, photocopiers, facsimile and bar code machines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

• One year or related work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to sort and process mail.
• Ability to lift and carry mail bags and boxes up to 70lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and postal services machines.
• Ability to perform extensive standing and walking.

OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Mail carriers may be required to be bonded to handle certain routes dealing with large sums of money.

Additional Job Information:

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Contractual employees are eligible for limited benefits. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer.

https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.

If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human Resources at AskHR@coppin.edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.