Posted July 17, 2026
Mailroom Clerk ( 15 hours per week )
Wheaton College
Norton, Massachusetts, United States 02766
Full Time
Reference: 285907751
Posting Number:
0601275
Position Title:
Mailroom Clerk ( 15 hours per week )
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Job Type:
Part-Time
Staff Term:
12 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday / 11 am - 4 pm
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Office & Campus Mail Services
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
07/16/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
References:
Supplemental Questions:
Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
0601275
Position Title:
Mailroom Clerk ( 15 hours per week )
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Job Type:
Part-Time
Staff Term:
12 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday / 11 am - 4 pm
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Office & Campus Mail Services
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Mail Clerk provides essential support in the accurate and timely processing of all incoming and outgoing mail and parcels. This role involves performing manual handling tasks and operating specialized mail-processing machinery, ensuring all operations align with college standards and external delivery regulations.
The position is scheduled for 15 hours per week, with a standard coverage window of 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. While these hours remain the primary schedule, flexibility is required during peak seasons or vacation periods, when the employee may be asked to work extended hours or occasional weekend shifts to meet departmental needs. Some of the functions of the position are as follows:
The position is scheduled for 15 hours per week, with a standard coverage window of 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. While these hours remain the primary schedule, flexibility is required during peak seasons or vacation periods, when the employee may be asked to work extended hours or occasional weekend shifts to meet departmental needs. Some of the functions of the position are as follows:
- Coordinate, receive, sort, and distribute all USPS incoming mail, inter-college mail, and packages via other carriers, for delivery to students, faculty and college staff according to USPS/other carriers/and college regulations, policies, and deadlines.
- Deliver department mail and packages requiring a signature at the Campus Mail Service Window. Provide courteous and timely service to the college community and guests.
- Process and maintain accurate logs of all outgoing FedEx, UPS, other courier shipments and delivery confirmation mail pieces.
- Train, assist, delegate, and monitor the workload of student employees who assist in all aspects of mail service operations.
- Process all outgoing USPS mail to be dispatched to USPS at designated times.
- Forward and return incorrect mail according to USPS regulations, and adhere strictly to all USPS and Wheaton College policy for handling mail.
- Provide college policy and information, standards, and regulations for USPS, Amazon, FedEx, and UPS in regard to mail/shipment related activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications:
Work experience with the USPS is preferred, or an Associate’s degree
Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.
Physical Demands:
Specific physical requirements and environmental exposures.
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
07/16/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
References:
Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Resume
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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