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Campus Mail Assistant


Job Location:

Lawrence, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

60% - Material Receipt Processing Services and Delivery:
  • Sorting and delivery of the daily receipts from campus U.S. mail and package delivery services.
  • Preparation of commercial packages and pre-sort mail shipments.
  • Gathering library materials and packaging them in tubs for delivery.
  • Unloading tubs from branch libraries sorting and delivering materials.
  • Safe operation and maintenance of library vehicles.
  • Daily trips to campus libraries for the transfer of internal material.
  • Follows standard routes for the delivery/collection of materials between six campus libraries.
  • Delivery will consist of 2 daily major routes 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon with other minor deliveries as needed.
  • Handles the internal routing of library materials supplies U.S. mail and other packages within Watson Library ensuring timely delivery and pickup.

40% - General Support for Libraries Operations:
  • General support of library-wide operations such as assisting with the Library Annex inventory activities assisting in the implementation of library moves and in the installation of library equipment or assisting with meeting room or large meeting setup.
  • Work with the Director of Public Operations on routine tasks in support of Access Services operations and services. Tasks may include shelving books retrieving requested books shifting books as per instructions from the Stacks Maintenance Manager covering basic service desk functions and more.
  • Event setup work basic assembly of furniture relocation of items tidying of furniture conducting building use head counts etc.
  • Other duties related to general facilities operations may be assigned.
  • Learn the universitys campus mail routes to serve as back-up when needed.

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.

Work Schedule
M-F 8-5

Contact Information to Applicants
Tonia Morgan


  1. High School diploma or GED equivalency and two years of office experience or related experienceor two years of post-secondary education.


  1. Mail room experience.
  2. Shipping or warehouse experience.


Position Overview
This position is responsible for the routine operations of Libraries delivery service with major participation in the handling of the incoming campus U.S. and package service mail with a major role in the movement of pre-packed containers transferred from one library unit to another and the collection and processing of outgoing mail of all categories. This position will also be responsible for assisting with the support of other Libraries operations and special projects as needed.

The person in this position regularly interacts with library staff and external customers and in doing so is expected to demonstrate professionalism and a welcoming environment for all libraries staff and patrons.

KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
  1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
  2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
  3. Contact information for three (3) professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Monday July 27. For consideration please apply no later than Sunday July 26.

  1. Ability to push and maneuver loaded carts and to frequently lift carry and move items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
  2. Must hold valid Kansas Motor Vehicle Operators License.

Required Experience:

Junior IC


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