Bookstore Manager - Dobson High School

Dobson High; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched through the Arizona

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay annually

Job summary

Dobson High School in Mesa, AZ is seeking a dedicated Bookstore Manager to oversee daily operations of the school bookstore and maintain accurate financial records for student accounts. You will monitor textbook and supply inventory, assist students and staff, process registrations and deposits, and ensure compliance with district guidelines while delivering excellent customer service.

Experience with cash handling, inventory, and basic accounting is preferred, with benefits including retirement

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in cash handling and finances
• Inventory management experience

Responsibilities

• Assist students, staff and parents concerning bookstore activities
• Maintain detailed student financial accounts including collecting fees, processing registration and withdrawals
• Maintain and reconcile complete and accurate financial records for all student accounts in accordance with district and/or state guidelines and provide financial reports to appropriate district personnel as required
• Monitor the handling of monies from extracurricular and student activities, fund-raising projects, vending machines, sale of PE and band uniforms, etc including preparing cash boxes and daily bank deposits
• Issue refunds as required (dropped classes, overpayments, etc)
• Track and collect student debts or fees owed to school or district (NSF checks, damaged or lost texts, library books, PE uniforms, etc)
• Organize and coordinate the mail-in registration process; train registration staff
• Process student ID cards; maintain records on student lockers and ticket inventory for student activities
• Process requisitions; verify purchase orders and invoices for Student Activities; receive and distribute stock; manage inventory
• Prepare inventory records as needed; display and sell school supplies
• Maintain a record of textbooks issued to students or departments; order texts and return texts for refurbishing to textbook depository
• Maintain Lost and Found items
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Skills

Typing accuracy

Math aptitude

Cash handling

Inventory management

Microsoft Word/Excel

Customer service

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelors in business/retail management

Tools

Cash register

Excel

iVisions

Synergy

InTouch

Job description

Bookstore Manager - Dobson High School

Mesa USD 4 Dobson High - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5918462

Application Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizonafor multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $19.89

Class/Calendar: B21,12 months

Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays,retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary: To assist students, staff and parents concerning bookstore activities; to maintain complete and accurate financial records for all student accounts in accordance with district guidelines; to monitor textbook and supply inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist students, staff and parents concerning bookstore activities
• Maintain detailed student financial accounts including collecting student fees, processing registration and withdrawals
• Maintain and reconcile complete and accurate financial records for all student accounts in accordance with district and/or state guidelines and provide financial reports to appropriate district personnel as required
• Monitor the handling of monies from extracurricular and student activities, fund-raising projects, vending machines, sale of PE and band uniforms, etc including preparing cash boxes and daily bank deposits
• Issue refunds as required (dropped classes, overpayments, etc)
• Track and collect student debts or fees owed to school or district (NSF checks, damaged or lost texts, library books, PE uniforms, etc)
• Organize and coordinate the mail-in registration process; train registration staff
• Process student ID cards; maintain records on student lockers and ticket inventory for student activities
• Process requisitions; verify purchase orders and invoices for Student Activities; receive and distribute stock; manage inventory
• Prepare inventory records as needed; display and sell school supplies
• Maintain a record of textbooks issued to students or departments; order texts and return texts for refurbishing to textbook depository
• Maintain Lost and Found items
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in cash handling and finances
• Inventory management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors in business/retail management, accounting preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Average proficiency in typing with accuracy and above average test battery with high math aptitude
• Ability to operate standard business machines including cash register, adding machine and calculator
• Knowledge of computer and applications (Word, Excel, Email, etc) with iVisions, Synergy and InTouch preferred
• Knowledge of bookstore operating principles, policies and procedures, to include cash handling, accounting and inventory maintenance
• Detail oriented; ability to organize, prioritize and to work independently with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions
• Ability to work well with students, staff, parents and general public; maintain confidentiality

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Typically works inside a school bookstore or an administrative office
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• May work in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak times like the beginning and end of the school year
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining inventory, handling transactions, and assisting customers
• Reaching, bending, and stretching to stock shelves and organize inventory
• Lifting and carrying boxes of books and supplies (typically 20-50 lbs)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.89 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required