Position is available to employees of the Associated C.O.L.T. Staff of the University of Maine only.

Part-time, 7.5 month position (32 weeks), 30 hours per week.  Monday-Friday 10:00 am-4:30 pm. The work year for this position aligns with the academic calendar, beginning 2 weeks prior to the start of classes in the Fall semester. There are 3 short work breaks as follows:  SWB 1 begins at the start of Fall finals and ends 1 week prior to the start of the Spring semester; SWB 2 is the week of Spring Break (Note: this break is eliminated for 2021); and SWB 3 begins at the start of Spring finals and ends 2 weeks prior to the start of the Fall semester. Employee may occasionally be asked to work up to 40 hours during particular busy weeks. 

The Mail Services Assistant performs duties related to the collection, distribution, and processing of mail and parcels in the Package & Postal Center (in the Memorial Union). Tasks are highly defined and follow clear operating policies and procedures. 

• Processes incoming packages from U.S. Mail and other carriers according to Mail Services, the Postal Service, and other carriers’ guidelines, procedures, goals, and deadlines. Sorts, scans, shelves, and retrieves packages for student pick up.
• Operates postage meters and labeling machines. Weighs letters and parcels, computes mailing cost based on type, weight, and destination.
• Operates a computerized cash register system. Sells stamps, envelopes, and other products and services.
• Provides exemplary customer service regarding postal service questions, rates, and general troubleshooting.
• Performs basic office duties.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature.

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,200 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus and throughout the state. UMaine is the state land and sea grant university and maintains a leadership role as the System’s flagship university.  As a result, it is dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research, and service at the university, state, and national levels.

Further information about UMaine can be found at https://umaine.edu/

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life.  Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. 

Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Demonstrated experience performing routine, detailed work in an accurate and organized manner in order to apply UPS, Federal Express and US postal service rules and regulations, and to prepare/maintain related records.
• A commitment to understanding and applying safe work methods while maintaining a sense of purpose in completing tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, and the interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, the campus community, and external clients and customers in a pleasant and proactive manner.
• Experience providing exemplary customer service and a commitment to understanding and exceeding customer expectations with a cheerful sense of urgency. 
• Position typically requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.  Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin immediately
Interviews to begin no earlier than: January 4, 2021
Tentative start date: January 19, 2021

Appropriate background checks are required.

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Interim Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).