Student Assistant - Mail & Receiving Clerk

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia—and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the processing of incoming and outgoing mail and other packages.

Responsibilities

Mailroom Duties (75%) -

• Picks up, sorts, processes and routes incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and freight for campus delivery.
• Operates postage meter, including adding postage, processing large quantities of envelopes for departments, and coordinating repairs with vendor.
• Prepares outgoing UPS, FedX, or other freight for pickup.
• Responds to complaints and inquiries regarding lost mail; completes related forms; makes referrals for investigation.
• Locates proper addresses and makes corrections for misdirected mail.

Vehicle Service (25%) -

• Cleans, fuels and prepares fleet vehicles or golf carts for use by faculty and staff.
• Assists Campus Facilities Manager with odometer, fuel card, and gathering information for reports to BOR.
• Operates fleet vehicles and golf carts on and off campus.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University.
• Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Possession of valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of or ability to learn computers and job related software programs.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn campus buildings, departments, and offices.
• Skill in the operation of a golf cart.
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Skill in the safe and efficient operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

Organization

One of 31 institutions in the University System of Georgia, Middle Georgia State was created in 2013 by the consolidation of Macon State College and Middle Georgia College.

Middle Georgia State College strives to offer bachelor’s degrees that enhance the educational, economic, and cultural lives of Middle Georgians. Additionally, the college offers a wide array of associate’s degrees that meet the educational interests of traditional and non-traditional students in the region. With low tuition, robust financial aid, a commitment to the success of each student and a vibrant residence life program on three of our five campuses, Middle Georgia State promises an affordable, challenging, and rewarding college experience leading to degrees of proven quality. Our success is measured best by the accomplishments of our graduates in their chosen professions, as well as by the contributions they make to their communities.