FT - Bookstore Assistant Manager

Administrative Support 

• Assist with general administrative tasks related to Bookstore operations including website management, inventory processes, and weekly deposits.  
• Manage textbook operations including distributing and collecting textbook forms, inputting textbook lists, and assisting with ordering.  
• Monitor and manage the Bookstore's shared inbox. 
• Part-Time Staff Support & Supervision 
• Serve as a resource for part-time Bookstore employees and be available to answer questions during shifts. 
• Assist part-time employees with developing skills through ongoing training. 
• Conduct regular, informal check-ins with staff and communicate staffing or performance concerns to the Bookstore Manager as appropriate. 
• Coordinate staff availability and assign daily tasks to meet the needs of the Bookstore. 
• Assist the Bookstore Manager in interviewing candidates and training new hires for part-time positions. 
• Work with Manager to plan and schedule staff meetings, team-building activities, and team celebrations

• Assist with the store’s opening and closing processes and provide appropriate debriefs regarding store activity, customer needs, staffing, and operational concerns. 
• Monitor daily store operations and communicate issues or needs to the Bookstore Manager. 
• Assist with creating and refreshing product displays and promotional areas. 
• Provide excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. 
• Assist with planning and executing bookstore-related events and special events hosted on or near campus. 

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 
• Ability to supervise, train, and support part-time employees. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities. 
• Professional, dependable, and service-oriented demeanor. 
• Proficiency with computers, email, and standard office applications. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to climb up and down ladders.