JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for coordinating the shipping and receipt of mail, packages, and other materials for the college and its locations.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive, sort, process, schedule, and deliver mail and packages.

Prepare mail lists and pieces for automation mailings. Process bulk mailings.

Operate computerized mailing equipment.

Assist with the unloading of trucks, and route incoming freight and packages.

Fill and deliver supply orders.

Subject matter expert on deliveries, automated mailings, postal regulations, and shipping and receiving.

Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Possess excellent communication skills to work effectively with others, able to work in a cross functional team environment.

Effective time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and complete tasks as required.

Possess good computer skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Represent the College with our customers in the most positive manner possible.

Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Constant (67-100%) stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, and lifting 50 pounds. Frequent (34-66%) crouching, standing, pushing, pulling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motion, viewing computer and/or close visual work of less than 18” of distance. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, climbing, balancing, and travel to campus locations. Ability to do heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Ability to see color spectrum.

May be subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour), extreme heat (temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour), noise, and hazards such as moving mechanical parts and electric current.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma and three years related experience required or an Associate’s Degree. Must have experience with computers. Must have ability to understand and interpret postal regulations and possess basic math skills.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Must have valid Iowa driver’s license with good driving record.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560, Fax: 312-730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.