Bookstore Assistant (VLD)

Bookstore Assistant (PT, VLD)
CAMPUS: Valdosta Campus STATUS: Part-time POSTING TYPE: Regular Posting

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is seeking an exceptional individual to serve in the role of part-time
Bookstore Assistant for the Valdosta campus. This position will be responsible for cashiering, posting tuition
and fee payments to student accounts, stocking shelves, maintaining an orderly and clean environment,
physical inventories, creating and maintaining vehicle reservations for the Wiregrass Fleet, overall customer
service, and other duties related to the day-to-day operation of the bookstore.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to
support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of
the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and
placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on
nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent
must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to
perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact humanresources@wiregrass.edu
to request accommodations.

part-time position, therefore no overtime can be earned. Travel is rarely required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent *and* one (1) year of related work experience. Must be able to lift up to 50
lbs. A Background Check and a Credit Check will be required for the successful candidate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more
of the following: Diploma in Accounting, Marketing, or related field and/or equivalent work experience in retail
sales, marketing and merchandising with an emphasis in customer service. Experience in the use of point of
sale systems (i.e. cash register) and inventory control.

SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary is $12.00/hr. This is a part‐time, eligible for Teachers Retirement System retirement benefits, working
no more than 27 hours per week. No promise of full‐time employment exists. No health nor flexible benefits will
be provided. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and
employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks
such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal
candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests:
Satisfactory Credit Check results are REQUIRED as part of the mandatory background check process.

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and
employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to
complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification
forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be
responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal
history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION
Application Deadline: Thursday, September 12, 2024 or Until Filled

All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at
https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment. As a part of the application process, interested candidates may
also be required to upload other documents such as a resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more
details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center on the date posted above. For more
information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at
(229) 333‐5356 or humanresources@wiregrass.edu.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship
status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions may be directed to:
Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Valdosta Campus, Brooks
Hall, Room Rm. 548, (229) 333‐5356 or shalonda.sanders@wiregrass.edu; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504
Coordinator (all campuses), Special Populations and Tutoring Services, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, (229) 333‐2100
ext. 1236 or katrina.royal@wiregrass.edu *student ADA student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible to
persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 1‐800‐255‐0056 from a TTY/TDD.

8/15/2024 11:17:43 Bookstore Assistant (PT, VLD) (2399)
TCSG Job Code: 61829 EEO Req ID: 5 IPEDS: Office & Administrative Support