Part-Time Bookstore Associate

Job Details

Salary: $15.30 Hourly

Location : Alvin Community College - Main Campus/Online

Job Type: Part-time (Staff)

Job Number: FY2324-193

Department: Office of Administrative Services

Division: College Bookstore

Opening Date: 06/17/2024

Job Summary

This is a Part-Time Support/Clerical position in the College Store.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department. Applications are considered and reviewed based on qualifications. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.

Alvin Community College (ACC) is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status.
This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.
Essential Duties

This position performs sales duties utilizing a computerized point-of-sale system, operates the Coffee Bar (making drinks to order), monitors store inventory, and restocks shelves and coffee supplies when necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following.

• Operates sales terminals in College Store and Coffee Bar.
• Assists customers and provides friendly customer service.
• Prices and stocks textbooks and merchandise.
• Assists customers with special orders: nursing pins, graduation uniforms, graduation invitations, etc.
• Reviews inventory and informs manager of items to be ordered and assists with orders.
• Assists with textbook returns (cleaning and packing).
• Assists with daily store opening/closing (when necessary), which includes: locking doors, removing cash drawers, closing sales terminals, securing cash in the safe and closing processes on point of sale system.
• Assists with web orders and textbook reservations.
• Assists with annual physical inventory.
• Assists with merchandising and store displays.
• Responsible for keeping store and coffee bar clean, neat and orderly.
• Assists with store promotions.
• Assists with arranging textbooks in course number order.
• Responsible for stocking sales terminal supplies.
• Assists with receiving textbooks and merchandise.
• Assists with food service area - transport food to campus, prepare drinks, serve, sell and cleanup.
• Other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent typically works in an office/campus cafe environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to fifty (50) pounds or more. Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have working knowledge of calculators, copy machines, printers, sales terminals, fax machines and other office machines.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to handle difficult customers.
• Ability to exercise good judgement concerning customer refund requests and sales.
• Ability to work extra hours during peak times and evening hours.
• Must be able to handle stress of long lines of customers.
• Must be able to adjust shelving and move heavy book carts and loaded dollies.

Preferences

• Previous sales and basic record keeping experience preferred
• Barista experience preferred

Welcome to Alvin, Texas! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.
The College
Alvin Community College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.

Alvin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.

Vision Statement

"Alvin Community College will provide high-quality academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities that promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development."

Mission Statement

"Alvin Community College exists to improve the lives of its students and community by providing affordable, accessible, inclusive, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves."

Benefits
Alvin Community College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more.

Please view our for more information and eligibility requirements.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have six (6) months related work experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have working knowledge of calculators, copy machines, printers, sales terminals, fax machines and other office machines?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have previous sales and basic record keeping experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have previous Barista experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you acknowledge this position requires the ability to work extra hours during peak times and evening hours?

• Yes
• No

07

I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents all match and provide the same and consistent information; ensuring that beginning and end dates are in the MM/YYYY format.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

 Alvin Community College

 07/01/2024

 Alvin,TX