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Mail & Package Center Assistant (MPCA)

Mail & Package Center Assistant (MPCA) Position Description 

View a PDF of the position description here. 

Disclaimer 

This position description is designed to provide applicants with a general idea of the desk assistant position and expectations and is subject to change. Hired MPCAs will sign a position agreement which will outline the specific requirements of the position. 

Purpose of Position 

The MPC Assistant is a student staff member who assists the community development of undergraduate residence halls by providing excellent customer service at the Mail & Package Centers (MPCs). MPCAs help residents by answering questions from students and guests, disbursing packages, answering the phone, and providing general customer service for resources provided at the MPCs. 

Primary Duties 
Qualifications 
Compensation 
Dates of Employment 

Final hiring date will be dependent on staffing needs for the operation during any given quarter including summer. MPCAs must be able to work all scheduled shifts, including fall opening, quarterly finals week, summer-fall transition, and spring-summer transition. Please note that some MPCAs may need to arrive on campus prior to the first day of classes in September for the Fall Quarter. 

Application 

Please apply directly by going to https://bit.ly/rsopstudentstaff.  

Questions 

Please email rsmailandpackagecenters@northwestern.edu