Bookstore Clerk

Indian Hills Community College; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, IA offers an Auxiliary Support role in the campus bookstore. You will assist with sales, shelf merchandise, process shipments, and support textbook ordering while delivering friendly student-centered service.

This part-time position requires a high school diploma, at least one year in retail, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds; strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Schedule is 24 hours/week, Mon–Sat.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, post-secondary training preferred.
• At least one year of experience in retail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across service areas.

Responsibilities

• Process sales (cash, card, online) and maintain accurate POS records.
• Maintain merchandise displays and ensure stock of books, supplies, and branded materials.
• Receive, verify, and shelve shipments; process returns and assist with buyback and inventory.
• Lead all outgoing shipments, including boxes, labels, pickups, and tracking.
• Support textbook ordering for faculty and staff.
• Train and schedule work-study students or part-time help.
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service to students, employees, and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned to support bookstore operations.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary training in business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Support the day-to-day operations of the bookstore. Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty and staff, ensuring timely support and effective use of campus learning resources. This position requires adaptability, cross-training, and a student-centered mindset.

Vision

Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.

Mission

Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.

Core Values

Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service, and success.

• High school diploma required. Post-secondary training in business or a related field preferred.
• At least one year of experience in retail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite preferably Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across service areas.

• Process sales (cash, card, online) and maintain accurate POS records.
• Maintain merchandise displays and ensure adequate stock of books, supplies, and branded materials.
• Receive, verify, and shelve shipments. Process returns and assist with buyback and inventory.
• Lead all outgoing shipments, including preparing boxes, creating labels, processing pickups, and managing tracking for all packages.
• Support preparation of textbook ordering for faculty and staff.
• Train and schedule work-study students or part-time help.
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service to students, employees, and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned to support efficient bookstore operations.

Responsible To

Director, Campus Learning Resources

Position Level

Auxiliary Support, Level II - Non-Exempt, Traditional Funding, at will employment on a letter of employment

Employment Length

Part Time

Schedule

24 hours/week, scheduled between Monday-Saturday