Duke University

Assistant Director, Campus Mail Services

Duke University$68K — $127K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Five years of operational or administrative experience in postal or logistics, including two years in a supervisory role.
  • Master's degree in business or management can substitute for two years of experience.
  • Preferred experience in mail operations within a higher education environment.
  • USPS certification (MQC, MDP, or EMCM) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee supervisory staff across campus mail centers on a daily basis.
  • Manage hiring, training, performance evaluations, and scheduling for personnel.
  • Analyze operational data to spot trends and opportunities for service improvement.
  • Review and audit departmental procedures for compliance with university policies and USPS regulations.
  • Monitor budget and manage financial reconciliation related to postal operations.
  • Utilize and supervise mail processing technologies and tracking systems.
  • Address customer inquiries and recommend solutions to enhance service.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs.
  • Generous retirement benefits.
  • Wide array of family-friendly programs and services.
  • Supportive work environment committed to inclusion and excellence.
Full Job Description
Assistant Director of Campus Mail Services to help lead and strengthen campus-wide mail operations. In this role, you'll partner with the Director to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple mail centers-ensuring services are efficient, compliant, and customer-focused for students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.

You'll play a key role in leading teams, improving processes, and enhancing the overall service experience. If you enjoy operational leadership, data-driven problem-solving, and building strong stakeholder relationships, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on daily campus operations.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, demonstrating strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Five years of experience in an operational or administrative role within a postal or logistics environment, including at least two years of supervisory experience. Experience in mail operations within a higher education setting is preferred.
  • A master's degree in business or management may substitute for two years of experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in mail operations within a higher education environment
  • USPS certification (MQC, MDP, or EMCM)


Other Requirements
  • Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment and make sound, timely decisions
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement effective solutions
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, package-tracking systems, and postal equipment
  • Working knowledge of USPS products, services, mailing requirements, and electronic submission processes (Postal One, BMEU)

Position Description (Essential Duties)
  • Provide daily leadership and oversight to supervisory staff across campus mail centers
  • Manage personnel activities including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and scheduling
  • Analyze operational data to identify trends, service gaps, and process improvement opportunities
  • Review, update, and audit departmental procedures to ensure compliance with Duke policies and USPS regulations
  • Support budget monitoring, financial reconciliation, and postal account management
  • Utilize and oversee mail processing technology, package-tracking systems, and postal equipment
  • Respond to customer inquiries and service issues, recommending solutions and automation improvements
  • Build collaborative relationships with campus partners, vendors, and service providers


Campus Mail Services plays a vital role in supporting Duke's academic, research, and administrative missions. As Assistant Director, you'll help deliver reliable, compliant, and customer-focused services while contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Duke offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment committed to inclusion and excellence: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $68,970.00 to USD $127,008.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goesbeyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

About Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
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