Mail Clerk-8

The University of Virginia seeks a Mail Clerk to assist in a busy mailroom.

The Mail Clerk serves as part of a team and works closely together daily with students, carriers, and mailroom staff. The mailroom provides services forover 6,000 on-grounds students. The ideal candidate is proficient using a computer, reliable, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent customer serviceskills. Mail Clerks pick up, receive, sort and distribute external mail and packages. They operate and maintain mailroom equipment and vehicles. Work is assigned at the task level and performed under direct supervision. Mail Clerks work in direct contact with members of the University community including students, staff and faculty.

Duties include:

• Picking up mail and packages from the main Post Office using mailroom vehicles.
• Process and sort mail and packages.
• Deliver packages and mail to satellite locations using mailroom vehicles.
• Shelve mail and packages in correct locations.
• Issuing packages
• Assist students, parents and staff/faculty with problems as they arise.
• Process and return undeliverable mail and packages.
• Maintain mail preparation equipment and systems.
• Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure/Certifications: Valid Virginia driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Customer Service
• Basic computer knowledge

Physical Demands

This position will require a significant amount of standing while sorting mail, etc. Additionally, lifting mail, carrying mail, etc is required, as well as keyboarding.

Salary Range (optional)

• The anticipated hiring range is $19.00-$21.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

About UVA and the Community

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Application Timeline

Application review will begin after August 15, 2026.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0086087. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

• For questions about the position, please contact Tina Custer, Mailing Services Manager, at rfa4eb@virginia.edu

• For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.