Housing Mail Room and Towers Desk Supervisor

Job Duties:

A full-time university staff position is available in Housing and Residence Life beginning May 18, 2026. The working title for this assignment is Housing Mail Room and Towers Desk Supervisor with an official title of Shipping and Mail Assistant Supervisor. This is an expected-to-continue assignment which requires a six-month probationary period. This is a live-on position with a furnished apartment provided.

This position is responsible for the total operation of the Housing mail and package delivery system for just under 4000 students, headquartered at the Towers Residence Hall Front Desk. The position will also supervise the student staff of the Towers front desk, who provide mail, vending and information services to residence hall students. During academic year breaks (fall, winter, and spring breaks) this position will supervise the on-call staff who provide services while Resident Assistants are off-duty.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with training staff on safety and security procedures
• Monitors postal inspections and the postal levels on the unit's postage meter for use in budget projections
• Assists in the development, scheduling, inspection, and supervision of operational work plans and/or staff for an assigned unit
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to mail and package receipt and delivery
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipments. Responsible for inventory management and distribution, mail and package receipt and delivery, and shipping and/or delivery of packages and freight
• Maintains records and manifests regarding incoming packages, location, and date of delivery

Department:

The unit of Housing and Residence Life consists of 24 staff members serving just under 4000 residence hall students in 13 residence halls.

Compensation:

The expected hourly hiring salary will be based on qualifications and experience with minimum hourly rate of $19.00 per hour.

Required Qualifications:

• Clean driving record, ability to pass annual driving authorization.
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supervising employees with and creating work schedules.
• Work hours are typically 7:45 to 4:30 weekdays, but employee must have flexibility to cover shifts and ensure uninterrupted service if their employees do not show.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds on a regular basis.
• Experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and experience as a user in computer database systems.
• Proven experience working effectively with a diverse population.
• High school diploma.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a large-scale corporate mail room, mail delivery service or mail carrier distribution room.
• Associate’s degree.

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives. You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

Contact Information:

Ryan Banaszak, banaszrj@uwec.edu, 715-836-3674

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit  https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.