Bookstore Student Assistant - STT

UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Virgin Islands is seeking a Bookstore Student Assistant for St. Thomas for Fall 2026 through Spring 2027. The position supports cashiering, stocking, pricing and data entry with 2–4 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Open to work-study students; non-work-study may apply. The role requires counting, accuracy, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and basic POS operation. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to count, read, follow directions carefully.
• Will be able to lift approximately 40 pounds.
• Must be able to operate Point of Sale System and other cashing devices.
• Must provide great customer service and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with cashing, receiving, pricing, stocking, inventory-taking, filing & data input.
• Must be able to count, read, follow directions carefully.
• Will be required to lift approximately 40 pounds, and work independently.
• Must be able to operate Point of Sale System and other cashing devices.
• Answering the phone in a courteous manner.
• Must be able to provide great customer service and work as a team.
• Student must be dependable, honest and trustworthy.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Data entry

Teamwork

Tools

Point of Sale System

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Must be eligible for work study.

Location

Location St. Thomas

Semester(s)

Semester(s) Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

Number of Student(s) Requesting

Number of Student(s) Requesting 2

Job Title

Job Title Bookstore Student Assistant - STT

OTS#(Organizational Time Sheet)

OTS#(Organizational Time Sheet) 960

Pay Rate Per Hour

Pay Rate Per Hour $ 12.00 - $ 14.00

Expected Start Date

Expected Start Date 10/05/2026

End Date

End Date 05/29/2027

Advertised Job Duties

FINANCIAL AID WORK STUDY STUDENTS PREFERRED FOR THE FALL 2026 – SPRING 2027
STUDENTS NOT AWARDED WORK STUDY MAY APPLY
Bookstore Student Assistant will be required to performing the following duties:

• Provide assistance with Cashing, Receiving, Pricing, Stocking, Inventory-taking, Filing & Data input.
• Must be able to count, read, follow directions carefully.
• Will required to lift approximately 40-pounds, and work independently.
• Must be able to operate Point of Sale System and other cashing devices.
• Answering the phone in a courteous manner.
• Must be able to provide great customer service and work as a team.
• Student must be dependable, honest and trustworthy.

Must be able to work 2-4 hours shifts, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Work study students preferred for the 2026 – 2027 aid year.

Open Date

Open Date 09/16/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/16/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ( ADA ) ACCOMMODATION :
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at [phone].
For information about relocating to the US Virgin Islands, please visit the Virgin Islands Moving Center at: www.vimovingcenter.com

Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Did you complete a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for this academic year?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Were you awarded Financial Aid Work Study for this academic year?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If yes, when was your (FAFSA) application filed?

  (Open Ended Question)

• What are the three words most commonly used to describe you?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please list any of the following applications that you have experience using - Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Powerpoint, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, Banner and Other?

  (Open Ended Question)

• What are some of the current issues impacting college students today, and how would you use collaboration to address these issues?

  (Open Ended Question)

• What qualities do you possess that will make you an effective Coordinator of Student Life?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe a time when you've had to utilize exceptional organizational skills to complete a project.

  (Open Ended Question)