College Store Clerk

Position Title College Store Clerk Division Accounting(DIV) Department Purchasing Job Description

This position is responsible to assist with the general sales and clerical responsibilities related to the College Store.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist customers with the selection and purchase of merchandise.

• Answer customer inquiries.

• Operate cash register; and balance cash register receipts daily.

• Prepare weekly cyclic inventory reports, inventory three times a year and one year-end inventory.

• Maintain the College Store filing system.

• Prepare requisitions; and enter orders by computer usage.

• Stock shelves.

• Set up displays to showcase new merchandise such as spirit wear and other items to encourage additional sales and add-on items.

• Opening and closing the store daily.

• Prepare and process returns to publishers and vendors; prepare and maintain data records of returns.

• Assist with the shipping and receiving of textbooks and other merchandise.

• Answer the telephone, take messages, and forward those messages to appropriate personnel.

• Mentor work-study students and casual part-time employees as needed.

• Source items for sale and process designs provided by Marketing and Communications Department.

• Recommend sales/promotions based on inventory.

• Help prepare descriptions for items to be sold online.

• Upload photos provided by vendor and descriptions to online sales site.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete online ordering

• Advise supervisor of lowering stock levels to maintain out-of-stock levels.

• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.

• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices, and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.

• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.

• Attend all required meetings and training.

• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED required

• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

CLEARANCES

The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

Preferred Qualifications

n/a

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Typically required regularly to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.)

CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on the job)

• Specific visual requirements

FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 - 75% time on the job)

• Ability to stand, walk, & sit

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

• Repetitive finger movement

• Ability to use both hands & legs

• Ability to communicate orally & to hear conversation

OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on the job)

• Ability to carry

• Ability to push

• Ability to kneel

• Reaching a high or low level

• Ability to climb stairs

• Ability to balance

• Ability to stoop

• Ability to repeatedly bend

Salary $12.47/hour Schedule Days/Hours Monday

• 8 a.m.

• 4 p.m., Tuesday

• 8 a.m.

• 4 p.m., Wednesday

• 8 a.m.

• 4 p.m., Thursday

• 8 a.m.

• 4 p.m., Friday

• 8 a.m.

• 4 p.m.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S-2023-140-P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/08/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entiret

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