Vassar College

Administrative Support - J (College Store)

Department: College Store

Duration of Position: Full year / Full time

Position Type: Staff

Posting Date:

Posting Removal Date: Open Until Filled

Posting Number: 1001126

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Vassar College is a smoke free/tobacco free campus.

Position Summary and Responsibilities Vassar College is seeking a retail associate (Administrative Support) to work in our college owned and operated store. This position is full-time for the full year, and is eligible for college staff benefits, including health insurance, college contribution to a retirement plan after two years, paid time off for vacation and sick time, short-term disability insurance, and more!

Responsibilities include: cleaning and keeping neat displays, sales floor area, and register areas; pricing and displaying merchandise; unpacking boxes; shelving books; performing accounting support and monitoring of account balances for various vendors, and providing results to the accounting team; running a cash terminal, giving accurate change, and cashing out at the end of a shift; and performing other duties as required.

Schedule varies: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., or 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Some holidays & special events required.

Qualifications
Must be flexible and able to work some evenings, some Saturdays and some holidays to support college events. Must have excellent customer service skills, perform work with accuracy, and be able to work efficiently and effectively under demanding conditions, such as special events and back-to-school rush. Several years of retail experience and one year of training or experience in general clerical work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate an ability to perform the duties. Ability to meet people courteously and pleasantly. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Basic experience with computers and point of sale devices. Ability to perform routine typing duties. Familiarly with basic Word and Excel is a plus. Ability to maintain a mature, problem-solving demeanor, during sometimes stressful situations. Ability to effectively manage deadlines and multiple, competing priorities.

Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 References

Optional Applicant Documents


Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. (Word or PDF format required.) Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:


Anticipated Start Date:


Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):


To Apply
All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu.

Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.



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