Vacancy ID

S2044

Job Title

TEMPORARY BOOKSTORE WORKER

Department

Bookstore

School/Parent Organization

Auxiliary Services Parent Org

Division

Finance and Administration Division

Employment Category

Parttime-Temporary

Anticipated start date

01/19/2017

If temporary, expected end date

01/27/2017

Hours per week

37.5

Weeks Per Year

1

Normal Start Time

9:00am

Normal End Time

5:00pm

Position/Job Summary

Temporary positions within the Campus Store to provide customer service and process books and merchandise sales to include operating the point-of-sale-computerized register, assisting customers in locating merchandise and placing special orders. Stock merchandise and provide assistance within other areas of the Bookstore.

Positions are available Thursday, January 19, 2017, through Friday, January 27, 2017. Additional hours may be available until on or about Friday, February 3, 2017.

Position/Job Responsibilities

1. Record sales transactions including cash and charge cards; receive monies and disburse change; cash checks and calculate discounts if applicable.

2. Assist customers in locating merchandise; offer suggestions and place special orders for items not in stock.

3. Retrieve merchandise from the stockroom and price and shelve items; assist in setting up window and counter displays.

4. Conduct visual surveillance of retail sales area and alert appropriate personnel of shoplifting activities.

5. Maintain cash register supplies; count and balance cash and checks and request change as needed. Ensure adequate currency in the registers each morning and remove currency every afternoon and close the registers.

6. Provide customers with information regarding Bookstore policies and procedures.

Position/Job Qualifications

High School Diploma with 1-year retail cashiering experience. Good interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work well with the public with an emphasis on customer service, ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Basic skills and working knowledge of computer operating systems and their usage including a retail point-of-sale operating system and the ability to operate a computerized register/ terminal.

Candidates must be available to work Thursday, January 19, 2017, through Friday, January 27, 2017. Additional hours may be available until on or about Friday, February 3, 2017. Candidates must be also available for a 3-hour orientation session (1 pm - 4 pm on Thursday, January 19, 2017). Candidates are required to work Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22. Although scheduled work hours vary, standard weekday hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Work schedules will be distributed during the orientation session.

EEO Statement

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Instructions for submitting your application:

Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/ and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Work authorization (select one):

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position

Department description

College Description

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 6,500 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. Our strategic plan, IC 20/20, positions us to offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State's scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger's as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu

Market Hiring Range

$13.50

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Band

NE.C.100

Is this position eligible for benefits?

No


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