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Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Mail Center Department: Business Services Reports To: Manager of Mail Center Job Type: This is a part time, exempt position. General Description: The Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting the manager of the University Mail Center in providing services to the university community. Benefits: A Graduate Assistant will receive tuition remission for any master's program offered at WWU, along with on campus room (when available) and board when Tucker Dining Hall is open. This position is a 24-month position beginning August 1, 2024. A 12-month candidate might be considered, but 24-month applicants will receive first consideration. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Be knowledgeable about William Woods University by having a thorough understanding of all the University and its mission. * Work hours average 20-25 hours per week; more will be required in the absence of the Mail Center Manager. * Process incoming and outgoing mail in the university mail center. Assure proper delivery of on-campus mail. Assist customers in Mail Center with mail processing, receiving, etc. * Responsible for day-to-day office operations such as data entry, processing packages, and other operational duties. * Represent William Woods University in a professional manner. * Help maintain a clean and safe workplace. * Respect the privacy and confidentiality of student community and attention to accurate placement of mail. * BE available to work year-around including breaks unless special arrangements are made with the mail center manager. This includes winter holiday break, spring break, and summer. The mail center is closed on major holidays as listed in the staff handbook and the week between Christmas and New Years. Position Requirements: A suitable candidate must possess a bachelor's degree, must be a leader with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with people, have outstanding customer service skills and have the work ethic to complete tasks independently. Desirable qualities include flexibility, willingness to learn, and commitment to work within a team. Candidate must demonstrate accurate computer skills as well as good written and verbal skills. Candidate must be accepted into a WWU master's program. Typical Physical Demands: * Must have a driver's license and adhere to the WWU vehicle policy. * Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day. * Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds. * Ability to sit or stand for long periods. * Ability to speak and read English fluently. * Ability to hear. * Ability to use a computer keyboard. * Effective mobility skills required to move about freely and quickly in office and on campus. * Must be a self-starter who takes responsibilty for work load without having to be asked each time. * Be able to deal with adverse weather to make deliveries. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Work Schedule: William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs. With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life. William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer