Federal Work Study

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Federal Work Study - Campus Store - Jamestown

Full Time/Part Time

Job Description

The Campus Store Cashier serves as a customer service contact to help ensure student, faculty and staff bookstore needs are met. The cashier uses a point of sale register to process sales in a timely, accurate and efficient manner; receipts money, checks, credit/debit cards, gift certificates and financial aid payments and reconciles their cash drawer to prepare a balanced bank deposit. He/She assists with receiving, pricing and merchandising store items and maintains the store in a neat, clean and orderly manner. This position is seasonal and hours will vary.

Duties/Functions

• Reconciles and balances a daily register deposit of cash, checks and charges
• Processes sales for textbooks, supplies, sundry/novelty items and financial aid charges using the point of sale system
• Assists in pricing, stocking and shelving of books, supplies and sundries
• Assists in receiving, verifying and checking-in of merchandise
• Answers incoming calls and assists customers with questions and concerns
• Ensures that the store is maintained in a clean and orderly manner and performs general cleaning duties between busy periods and at the beginning and end of the shift
• Assist the full-time staff on special projects as assigned
• Possesses an awareness of all promotional items and advertisements
• Observes customer traffic and requests additional assistance as needed
• Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience Required

Experience Preferred

One year job related experience in a retail, customer service environment preferred
Experience in merchandising and organizing in a small size, high volume retail store preferred

KSA Required

KSA Preferred

• Exhibits excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide information about the store, services and location of merchandise
• Ability to work with automated and manual accounting/records systems
• Exhibits analytical and problem-solving ability that includes the ability to exercise good judgement in making decisions and to identify alternative courses of action based on area of responsibility
• Proficient use of the ten-key calculator, computers and POS cash registers as well as other standard office equipment
• Ability to keep detailed records in an organized manner and to maintain an appropriate level of documentation for audit reviews
• Ability to display high levels of accuracy and trustworthiness in processing large volumes of monies/negotiable instruments while securing proper student information and appropriate endorsements

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Department: Campus Store
Campus: Jamestown
Supervisor: Shawn Dee
Ext: 50049
Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $15.00

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:

• Ethics
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Other training may be required as determined applicable.

Physical Demands

Lifting up to 20 lbs

Posting Type
Workstudy

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2024-079-TEMP-P

Open Date
07/24/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for Federal Work Study positions, the applicant must have applied for financial aid and show financial need.