Part-Time Mail Technician​/Administrative Office Specialist II; T0405

Location: Farmville, VA

Category: Wage

Posted On: Thu Jan 15 2026

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Part‑Time Mail Technician / Administrative Office Specialist II (T0405) in the Mail Services department. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Office of Mail Services and perform general mail processing tasks.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University’s campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Provide exceptional customer service by answering phones, greeting students, faculty, and staff, and assisting customers as needed
• Operate Lancer Card machines and cash registers
• Perform opening and closing procedures
• Track inventory and notify the Operations Manager when supplies are needed
• Provide budget reports to departments with charges listed for the month
• Notify customers in a timely manner with information regarding their mail or print orders
• Plan and organize tasks to ensure that student workers remain engaged and productive during work hours
• Other general office duties as assigned

• Oversee daily mail processing to ensure accuracy, including operating the postal meter and sorting mail.
• Receive and deliver packages
• Receive outgoing mail; input the correct amount of postage using the cash register and/or batch meter
• Handle pickups and deliveries to the Farmville Post Office twice a day
• Assure compliance with all U.S. Postal Service policies and procedures

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• General knowledge of handling cash and using a cash register
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Working knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Extensive customer service experience
• General knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience operating postal equipment
• Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service policies and procedures

This is a part‑time, non‑exempt, temporary wage position in pay band
2. Hours worked will vary based on need, but will be limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1,500 hours maximum per work year. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful fingerprint‑based criminal background investigation is required. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434‑395‑2074 or humres.

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