Bookstore Specialist
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Bookstore Specialist Job no: 495084 Position Type: Part-Time Location: Elgin, IL Experience Level: Entry-Level Categories: Retail Services Role: Bookstore Specialist About ECC: Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie. Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am - 3pm Must be available to work a flexible schedule during peak sales periods. Rate of Pay: This position is a grade 11 with a minimum hourly rate of $17.37 and a mid-point of $23.16. Offer will be commensurate with the education/experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy, and the current CBA, if applicable. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Grant Funded: No Job Summary: An employee in this position performs work of routine difficulty by coordinating all textbook and general book activities within the bookstore. This includes calculating open-to-buy figures, working with wholesalers and publishers, placing orders, managing receiving and returns through the point of sale system, and maintaining inventory of all books. Additionally, the employee administers the bookstore website, troubleshoots point of sale software, and orders trade books. General Supervision is provided by assigned manager. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Associate degree or equivalent work experience.

One year of retail experience including cash handling. Working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written skills required. Must be able to work as a team player.

Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong customer service skills.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

3-5 years' experience working in a college bookstore

Essential Duties:

• Process book adoptions and orders, including analyzing enrollment, estimating quantities, and verifying faculty requests.
• Order, receive, and display trade books, study guides, author signing books, and holiday books.
• Shelf books and position shelf tags on the sales floor.
• Resolve issues with publishers regarding shipments, bills, and damaged books; follow up on late orders and out-of-print books.
• Coordinate receiving of textbooks and trade books through the point of sale system; manage hardware setup during peak periods.
• Maintain textbook inventory and process returns, ensuring alignment with enrollment figures and vendor policies; perform periodic inventory checks.
• Oversee buyback operations, including cash handling, inventory reconciliation, and packing textbooks; manage shipping/receiving of computers and supplies.
• Assist customers with textbook selection and other store areas as needed.
• Coordinate bookstore website operations and respond to student emails.

Other Duties: Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description Physical Demands: Medium (up to 50 lbs occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly) Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly) Work Environment: Moderate noise Environmental Conditions: Typical office or administrative Current SSECCA Union Member Information: The initial posting date for this position is 10/08/2024. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 10/15/2024 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers. In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Advertised: October 8, 2024 Central Daylight Time Applications close: