Work-study or Student Bookstore Assistant
About The Position
Responsible for assisting the Bookstore Manager with daily or evening operations of the Bookstore, Monday - Friday, part-time, temporary, approximately 19 hours/week. POSITION DESCRIPTION & DETAILS Provides sales and customer service, which includes greeting customers upon their entry into the Bookstore, selling Bookstore merchandise, clothing, and textbooks. Answers the phone and fields questions, etc. Maintains good public relations while working with faculty, staff, and customers. Handles monetary functions, including cash security and use of the point-of-sale system. Maintains supplies and overall cleanliness for the store (which includes cleaning and upkeep of equipment). Maintains the cleanliness of retail and book areas. Straightens, stocks, and cleans merchandise displays. Assists with store promotional events, social media, and sales. Supports innovation, creativity, and ideas to improve/enhance processes, functions, etc., in the department and as a whole for the college. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Supports innovation, creativity, and ideas to improve/enhance processes, functions, etc., in the department and as a whole for the college. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled BSC student.
- One year of retail experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated positive customer service skills, and the ability to relate to people of varying ages and backgrounds.
- Good computer software skills - Microsoft Office Suite, email, and electronic calendar (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple projects.
- Ability to work independently and handle interruptions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (essential function).
Nice To Haves
- Retail or customer service experience.
- Experience in a college environment
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Bookstore Manager with daily or evening operations of the Bookstore
- Provides sales and customer service
- Maintains good public relations
- Handles monetary functions
- Maintains supplies and overall cleanliness for the store
- Maintains the cleanliness of retail and book areas
- Assists with store promotional events, social media, and sales
- Supports innovation, creativity, and ideas to improve/enhance processes, functions, etc., in the department and as a whole for the college
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
