Bookstore Assistant

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University seeks a Bookstore Assistant in the Mercer Student Employment program. The position is off-campus, requires reliable transportation, and is eligible for work-study.

You will help stock shelves, assist customers with questions and payments, and support programs for children and adults while contributing to social media and email efforts. The role involves physical mobility and creativity for in-store marketing, with a 12-hour scheduled work week and a start on 08/3/2026, ending

Qualifications

• Must be work‑study eligible.
• Must be physically mobile.
• Some experience with handling money helpful.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves, move books, and set up marketing displays.
• Wait on customers, answer questions, and process payments.
• Assist with children's and adult programs and with social media and email communications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Money handling experience

Marketing creativity

Work-study eligibility

Job description

Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

Student Employment

Supervisor:

Emma Stich

Job Title:

Bookstore Assistant

Job Description:

• Will help stock shelves, move books, set up marketing displays.
• Also will wait on customers, answering questions and taking payments.
• Will assist with children's and adult programs.
• Will assist with social media and email.
• Must be physically mobile.
• Good interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Some experience with handling money helpful.
• Creativity for marketing store and programs helpful.
• Must be work‑study eligible.
• This job is located off‑campus, therefore, student must have reliable transportation.

Pay Rate: $15/hr

Scheduled Hours: 12

Start Date: 08/3/2026

End Date: 05/10/2027

About Us

Mercer Student Employment – About Us Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on‑campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on‑campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on‑campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I‑9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I‑9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.