Bookstore Clerk

The Bookstore Clerk shall report to the Director of Bookstore Services.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides customer service to College students, staff, faculty, and local patrons; utilizes various concepts to market textbooks, academic supplies and software; practices good customer service and public relations while supporting the scholastic mission of the College; researches, plans and creates marketing displays for the bookstore, stocks shelves/merchandise, and assists customers in locating needed items; processes sales transactions, collects and disburses funds as appropriate for the transaction; assigns and leads the daily work activities of part-time and student workers.
• Opens the store on a regular basis; starts up the bookstore network, initializes the Point of Sale System, prepares and balances cash drawers, ensures security systems are in place and operating, and makes the store generally ready to receive customers.
• Closes the store on a regular basis; ensures all customers have been properly serviced; ensures the store is clear of customers; locks and secures the bookstore against unauthorized entry; prepares daily End-of-Day reports; shuts down the Point of Sale System, performs data back-up routines and secures the bookstore network.
• Prepares the daily deposit; conducts periodic and annual inventory checks; updates merchandise records on the online network; adds or subtracts items from the real-time inventory system and online network; calculates retail pricing; marks and/or labels items; and stocks those items to ensure they are available to customers.
• Processes bills for payment and balances accounts for the specific areas for which they are buying; processes through various databases and the Point of Sale (POS) system supply orders from College departments; processes orders, issues purchase orders, receives inventory, prices, charges to account, and prepares the order for pick-up.
• Processes received and returned merchandise; reconciles requisitions for payment of all invoices and travel; ensures that records for transactions, packing slips, invoices, purchase orders, deposits, and requisitions are properly prepared and that a filing system of such are maintained in an auditable and accountable manner.
• Utilizes various techniques (catalog, salesman, internet, etc.) to locate, prepare, and process purchase orders.
• May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of retail and merchandising experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Computer skills proficient.
• May require a valid New Mexico or Texas driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of college policies and procedures affecting assigned work
• Knowledge of merchandising techniques and methods for specialized and/or technical products.
• Knowledge of product selection and purchasing practices.
• Knowledge of lead work and supervisory practices and principles.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper public contact and telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Skill in dealing with the public; knowledge of and proven ability to apply customer service techniques.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public.
• Ability to tactfully respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to flexibly adapt to a variety of work situations and interruptions.
• Ability to organize work for appropriate and timely completion.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to use various office equipment and calculators, including computer proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets (preferably Windows Excel, Word) and online fiscal application systems.
• Positions may require the ability to move up to 50 pounds safely.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This is a twelve-month non-exempt position. Standard benefits apply. The full pay range for this position is $19.69 to $28.68

To apply: Submit NMJC application form via the NMJC website (www.nmjc.edu) three references with current addresses and telephone numbers.

Salary : $20 - $24