**ABOUT US:**
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Einstein) is one of
the nation's premier institutions for medical education, basic research and
clinical investigation, and proud home to more than 3,000 faculty and staff,
750 medical students and 350 PhD students, including 125 students in the
combined MD/PhD programs. As a longstanding national leader in biomedical
research, Einstein has 300+ research laboratories and has been awarded more
than $199 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health. Einstein
offers challenging, exciting, and rewarding careers for highly talented
individuals who are dedicated to advancing pioneering educational and research
initiatives. We pride ourselves in our humanitarian mission of serving the
community and promoting an academic and working culture that is both
supportive and collaborative. At Einstein, science is truly at the heart of
medicine.
Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University has a strong tradition of combining Jewish
scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts,
sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education and
psychology. Since welcoming our first class in 1955, Einstein has been an
integral part of Yeshiva University, an institution that offers rewarding and
challenging employment opportunities to qualified candidates in a wide range
of disciplines.
The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of
employee benefit plans, including immediate participation and full vesting in
the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for
four weeks paid vacation each year.
**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:**
The Auxilliary Services Department is seeking a Traffic Manager/Coordinator to
act as the lead coordinator for all receiving operations.
Duties will include:
* Accept and sign for all incoming packages from vendors; including, but not limited to, UPS, Federal Express, Purolator, Emery, and DHL
* Oversee receiving staff; delegate their activities relating to loading and unloading of trucks
* Coordinate sorting of all packages according to their respective locations
* Dispatch delivery staff to College buildings
* Oversee the loading and unloading of packages on trucks and carts
* Determine the most appropriate way of ship items; coordinate and maintain records of all outgoing merchandise such as returns
* Ensure that packages are sent to the correct location by contacting the Purchasing Department to obtain the correct address
* Answer questions regarding the receipt of packages that may be misplaced or report to supervisor as needed
* Coordinate and schedule trucks for pickup and delivery
* Perform other related duties as assigned
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Education and Experience:
* H.S. Diploma/GED and 3-5 years of related experience required
Skills and Competencies:
* Speaks to clients and colleagues in a respectful and thoughtful manner
* Provides excellent customer service and has demonstrated attention to detail and good interpersonal skills
* Must be able to physically lift up to 65 lbs
* Must be able to safely operate loading equipment (hand truck, hydraulic lifts, etc)
* Must be able to operate postage machinery and computerized mail system and adhere to U.S. Postal rules and regulations
* Must be able to prioritize and delegate tasks