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University Printing and Mail (UPM) is seeking a dependable and customer-focused Senior Postal Clerk to support the daily operations of University Mail Services. This position is responsible for receiving, sorting, processing, and distributing incoming mail and packages; collecting outgoing mail from campus departments; and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of mail and packages to faculty and staff across campus. The Senior Postal Clerk operates University vehicles, maintains established delivery schedules, and provides exceptional customer service to support the University mission.

Mail Services is an important element of the larger University Printing and Mail (UPM) family. While this position's primary focus is Mail Services, team members are expected to assist in other areas of UPM as needed to support departmental operations and fulfill UPM's mission of serving the greater university community. The Senior Postal Clerk plays a key role in maintaining efficient mail operations by sorting and organizing incoming mail and packages, supporting campus customers, and ensuring deliveries are completed accurately, safely, and on time.

• Receive and sort incoming mail and packages from USPS and other carriers.
• Organize mail and packages by department and delivery route for campus distribution.
• Deliver mail and packages to faculty, staff, and departments across campus.
• Collect outgoing mail and packages from campus departments for processing and shipment.
• Operate University vehicles safely while completing assigned delivery and pickup routes.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to campus customers.
• Assist with operations in other areas of University Printing and Mail (UPM) as needed.
• Support the University mission through reliable and professional mail services.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write effectively
• Valid Tennessee driver's license
• Ability to accurately sort and distribute mail and packages; strong customer service skills
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous mail room, postal services, courier, shipping/receiving, or logistics experience.
• Demonstrated safe driving record and strong driving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the following attachments:

• Resume
• Three Professional References

About The Department

University Printing and Mail (UPM) provides essential mailing, printing, and distribution services that support the University mission. Mail Services is a critical component of UPM, ensuring timely and accurate processing, delivery, and collection of mail and packages for the campus community.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

• Job Identification 9712
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 08/25/2026, 01:18 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2021 Stephenson Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US