PART-TIME SHIFT SUPERVISOR AUXILIARY
Office of Housing Category: Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location: BOSTON MA United States Tracking Code: 26500356090116 Posted Date: 11/26/2026
Salary Grade: Grade 46 Expected Hiring Range Minimum: $27.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum: $34.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty training, and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type: Part-Time
Boston University is looking for a customer-service oriented individual to join our Housing Residence Operations team. You will get to interact with students, faculty, and staff of the University within the mailroom and be an integral part of this bustling residential community. This is a great opportunity to obtain a part-time position within the University and take advantage of our part-time benefits package, which includes generous health, dental, retirement, and more.
Responsibilities include:
• Ensure that the mailrooms are open and move staff around during vacation or sick days of staff. • Ensure that technology in all mailrooms is in working order and that packages are processed daily and on time. • Oversee approximately 125 student staff in the six mailrooms during their shifts. • Assist mailroom staff in processing and distribution of packages and letter mail. • Oversee the transportation needs, delivery, and maintenance of the electronic equipment in the mailrooms and ensure that they are working appropriately. • Train staff members in mailroom policies, procedures, and standard departmental expectations. • Assist Vending Services with site visits and reporting for all locations on campus.
Required Skills:
• Bachelors degree and one year of related experience in mail services or working with the public. • Excellent communication, writing, and customer service skills. • This is a part-time position with a flexible work schedule consisting of varied shifts, including evenings and weekends. • Must have a valid drivers license. • Additional related experience can be substituted for a degree.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.