Bookstore Assistant

Lanier Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Bookstore Assistant to support daily bookstore operations, cash handling, and customer service. The role includes POS use, deposits, inventory, and online order management.

The successful candidate will maintain web content, post social media updates, and coordinate with Marketing to keep the bookstore vibrant and well stocked. A HS diploma and a willingness to learn are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of work-related experience.
• Ability to create and post social media content.
• Ability to create web content; including taking pictures and posting on website.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates a point-of-sale system and assists customers in the College Bookstore.
• Collects money and provides correct change; ensures accuracy of receipts.
• Checks cash register receipts and prepares daily deposits.
• Assists with inventory of textbooks and supplies; stocks shelves.
• Enter vendor invoices and credits into WinPrism; process online orders.
• Monitor online bookstore and post items to website; coordinate with Marketing to promote products.
• Visual merchandising and keeping the store clean.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Social media content

Web content creation

Cash handling

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Accounting training / degree

Tools

WinPrism

POS system

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Bookstore Assistant Agency: Lanier Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000006184 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: UPPER $30’S TO $40K ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Lanier Technical College – Gainesville, GA 30507 (www.laniertech.edu) is conducting a search for the following full-time, benefits-eligible, FLSA non-exempt salaried position. NOTE: A background check and employer/professional reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or [e-mail] if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION: BOOKSTORE ASSISTANT – Hall Campus; Gainesville, GA

REPORTS TO: Bookstore Manager

SALARY RANGE: Upper $30’s to $40k annually, depending on education, qualifications, experience

EFFECTIVE: This position is available now

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Bookstore Associate is responsible for operating a point-of-sale system and providing assistance to customers in the College Bookstore. Will also assist with daily deposits, stocking shelves, physical inventories of bookstore merchandise, and any other duties related to the day-to-day operation of the bookstore.

• Assists Bookstore Manager with the day-to-day operation of the College bookstore at the Hall campus;
• Collects money and gives correct change to paying customers of the bookstore, ensuring accuracy and safety of receipts;
• Checks and balances cash register receipts and the close of the day and prepares deposits;
• Assists with inventory of textbooks and supplies;
• Stocks shelves with books and supplies;
• Enter vendor invoices and credits into WinPrism;
• Prepare approval packet and check request for approval;
• Prepare A/P voucher after approval;
• Process online orders and enter into locker system;
• Courier for Forsyth and Barrow lockers when needed;
• Monitor online bookstore and post items to website;
• Manage social media that relates to the Bookstore;
• Coordinate with Marketing Department to post items in Bookstore;
• Visual Merchandising;
• Keep store clean;
• Other work-related duties as assigned by Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• One (1) year of work-related experience;
• Ability to create and post social media content;
• Ability to create web content; including taking pictures and posting on website;
• Valid Georgia driver’s license;

COMPETENCIES:

• Skill in use of a computerized cash register;
• Skill in effective interpersonal relations and serving the public;
• Effective organizational skills, and ability to work effectively on multiple tasks alone;
• Ability to understand the relationship between student information and financial systems;
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and adhere to established deadlines;
• undefined

PHYSICAL COMPONENTS:

Physical ability to stock shelves and to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a consistent basis, and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum qualifications & competencies):

• Postsecondary training or degree in Accounting;
• More than one (1) year of work-related experience;
• Previous work experience in a retail setting that also included duties of inventory and stocking;
• Previous college bookstore experience;
• Knowledge of college bookstore software systems.

State of GA benefits include:

A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each monthly), and 13 state holidays.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator: Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, [e-mail], Section 504 Coordinator: Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, [e-mail]

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Cleary Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent *and* One (1) year work of related work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.