The University of Cincinnati

Director Mail, Receiving, Moving & Surplus, A&F Mail Services and Distribution Center

The University of Cincinnati$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; equivalent work experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 13 years in relevant education or related experience.
  • 7 years of relevant work experience in logistics or similar fields.
  • 3 years of supervisory experience required.
  • Strong operational analysis and cost containment skills.

Responsibilities

  • Direct mail service operations, ensuring efficient delivery and distribution of postal services.
  • Oversee receipt and distribution of equipment and supplies, maintaining accurate records.
  • Manage surplus equipment processes, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Supervise Moving department activities, coordinating asset transfers effectively.
  • Administer Central Storage facility operations, including monthly billing management.
  • Liaise with university partners to resolve operational issues.
  • Ensure vehicle fleet readiness for departmental needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Robust retirement plans with significant employer contributions.
  • Generous time-off policy, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director Mail, Receiving, Moving & Surplus, A&F Mail Services and Distribution Center

Posting Start Date: 6/17/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Job Overview

A&F is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead Mail Services and the Distribution Center. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight across mail services, campus receiving, moving services, and surplus operations.

The Director will ensure efficient, customer-focused service delivery while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and compliance with institutional standards. This position plays a critical role in supporting campus logistics and enhancing service effectiveness across all areas of responsibility.

Essential Functions

  • Direct and oversee the activities associated with the receipt, verification, delivery, and distribution of postal services; maintain receiving, distribution, and postal records; manage centralized outbound shipping of mail including interoffice and USPS mail; analyze operations for cost containment and variance analysis.
  • Direct and oversee all activities associated with the receipt, verification, delivery, and distribution of equipment and supplies; maintain receiving and distribution records; manage centralized outbound shipping of materials and equipment. Coordinate with customers on delivery of items coming from external vendors and routed through receiving.
  • Manage the approval, verification, scheduling, receiving, and distribution of incoming surplus equipment in compliance with university, local, state and federal regulations.
  • Provide high-level supervision for the operational activities of the Moving department including scheduling, customer coordination, and proper disposition of university assets being transferred to surplus.
  • Manage the Central Storage facility including the monthly departmental billings.
  • Communicate, investigate and assist university business partners with resolving complex issues.
  • Manage daily operations of vendor relations, customer service, promotional efforts and service enhancements; serve as liaison with vendors and university departments.
  • Ensure that vehicle fleet is operational to support the needs of the department. Oversee related maintenance needs.
  • Make departmental budget recommendations. Monitor revenue, plan expenses, and approve expenditure.
  • Serve on various university, division and departmental committees, represent the department at various state and national associations.
  • Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
  • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.


Required Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Thirteen (13) years of combined relevant education, work experience, and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements.


Required Experience

  • Seven (7) years of relevant experience
  • Three (3) years of supervision


Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.


Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities


To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [email protected].

REQ: 102876

About The University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati (UC) is a public research university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was founded in 1819 and is the oldest institution of higher education in Cincinnati. UC offers over 300 degree programs across 14 colleges and schools. The university is known for its co-op program, which allows students to gain work experience while studying. UC is also known for its research in various fields, including medicine, engineering, and law. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
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