Campus Store Associate

Slingshot; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 12,501 - 17,805; Part time

Job summary

Slingshot at Otterbein University is hiring a Campus Store Associate. The role involves serving customers, managing store stock, and completing sales transactions. Responsibilities include assisting with textbook orders, point-of-sale operations, and clerical duties.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and a high school diploma. This temporary position requires flexibility during busy seasons.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience in retail or customer service preferred.
• Schedule flexibility during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in all capacities including point-of-sale operations.
• Assist with in-store receiving and locating merchandise.
• Fulfilling textbook orders and general clerical responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Retail experience

Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Google Suite)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Otterbein University - Westerville, OH 43081, Position Type: Temporary, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $11.00 - $11.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Retail

General Job Description: The function of the Campus Store Associate is to serve customers in every aspect, maintain store stock and appearance, and complete sales using a point-of-sale system to sustain cash and inventory levels. The store associate must display a commitment to supporting the overall university and Slingshot mission and demonstrate the university and Slingshot’s values.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Serving store customers in all capacities, including point-of-sale operations with handling cash and credit card payments, telephone calls (including voicemails and returning calls), and online sales fulfillment and shipping
• Assist with in-store receiving, locating textbooks, and general merchandise
• Shipping of textbooks and general merchandise
• Fulfilling textbook orders
• General clerical responsibilities such as filing paperwork, typing simple documents/Excel spreadsheets, and emails to students when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications Required

• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to carry, bend, and stretch in the performance of campus store operations as well as stand for long periods
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in retail or customer service preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, and general customers
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Google Suite.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to self-start and work independently
• Schedule flexibility during peak seasons