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SalarySwarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.
Who We Are:
The Swarthmore College Post Office helps make sure our community’s mail and packages are delivered safely and efficiently. We manage on and off campus mailing and shipping services, postage sales, and management of student mailboxes.
The opportunity:
Assists with the timely receiving, sorting, logging, and distribution of mail and parcels for the College departments. Tasks performed with minimal supervision include: preparing mail and packages for internal distribution and assisting members of the College community in processing outgoing packages. The position is primarily responsible for the daily distribution by vehicle of mail/packages to departments and operating the customer service window on Saturday.
Essential Responsibilities
- Receives, sorts and delivers incoming mail and packages.
- Safely operate a motor vehicle to deliver and pick up mail and packages.
- Assists members of the College community in processing outgoing mail and packages.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Must be able to stand up to six hours at a time
- Must be able to frequently lift, bend, and carry up to 60lbs across campus and mail room
- Must be able to walk around campus on various terrains to make deliveries.
Working Conditions:
- Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather: rain, snow, cold and heat.
- Working schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This is the current schedule which can be changed with reasonable notice.
What you bring:
Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required and the ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle.
- Must be able to train and operate specialized mail room equipment, such as postal tracking software, metering system, and point of sale terminal.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of Window Operating System, Microsoft Office, Google Documents
What You Will Get:
You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus and collaborative work environment. Come join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.
PA Criminal Required
Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment.
MVR Required by Position
Due to operating a College owned motor vehicle while performing essential job responsibilities for this position, a motor vehicle report (MVR) clearance is required prior to the start of employment.
Review the 2024 Benefits Flyer. We offer benefit plans starting at zero cost! Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins.
Swarthmore Benefits Guidebook
Retirement Plans
Tuition Grant Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Paid Time Off (Staff)
Holiday Schedule
Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
