BOOKSTORE ASSISTANT - PART-TIME

Sinte Gleska University

Part-time - Entry Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Bookstore Assistant at Sinte Gleska University plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the University Bookstore. This part-time position involves assisting the Bookstore Manager with various tasks related to inventory management, sales, and financial record-keeping, ensuring a smooth operation of the bookstore services for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bookstore Manager to oversee all daily operations of the Bookstore.
• Assist with the direct mail sales of books and merchandise, including acquisition of items and processing of orders.
• Produce advertising materials and maintain inventory records.
• Seek new product lines and maintain financial and accounting records under the supervision of the bookstore manager.
• Assist in maintaining non-academic functions of the Bookstore such as sales of sundries, concessions, and promotional materials.
• Assist with the placement of semester textbook and instructional material orders.
• Maintain instructional material inventory records and transmittal of financial reports to the Finance office.
• Manage student, staff, and departmental accounts receivable records.
• Assist with the annual inventory on September 30 and inventory control.
• Open and close the store, assist with daily cash sales, and restock inventory.
• Maintain the store area and storage area, and assist with filing.
• Be available during normal working hours and willing to work flexible hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in retail or bookstore operations preferred.
• Basic knowledge of financial record-keeping and inventory management.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with direct mail sales and marketing.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Part-time employment with potential for increased hours.