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Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title Storekeeper

Working Title Storekeeper (Bookstore)

Brief Position Overview

Join the MSU -Northern retail team as a part-time storekeeper in our Books ’N Beans store. The position offers full, employer paid employee health benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, and a retirement plan.

This position is responsible for supporting operations in Books ‘N Beans, the MSU -Northern Bookstore. Duties include stocking, inventory, cashiering, web order processing, and customer service. This position will serve under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Students ( ADOS ) for Retail & Finance as a member of the larger Retail & Finance team, providing some additional support to other staff within the department, as directed.

Please note: MSUN will only consider applicants who are authorized to work in the US and MSUN will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Position Number

Department Student Life

Division Bookstore

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation AFSCME

FTE .5

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation Hourly

Salary $16.83/hour

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

This position is responsible for supporting operations in Books ‘N Beans, the MSU -Northern Bookstore. Duties include stocking, inventory, cashiering, web order processing, and customer service. This position will serve under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Students ( ADOS ) for Retail & Finance as a member of the larger Retail & Finance team, providing some additional support to other staff within the department, as directed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service at all times, responding to customer calls, emails, and in person requests quickly and respectfully.
• Process web and phone orders daily.
• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold drinks, to include delivering drink orders on and off-campus, as needed.
• Adjust inventory arrangements regularly to ensure stocked shelves and racks, as well as an attractive and varied aesthetic. Communicate any shortage of merchandise immediately to the ADOC for Retail & Finance.
• Process payments for all store sales, utilizing a networked point of sale ( POS ) register that accepts multiple forms of payment (cash, check, card, account, etc.). Assist the ADOS for Retail & Finance with the processing, balancing, and depositing of daily receipts.
• Assist with inventory management, checking-in, securing, storing, scanning, and stocking all inventory.
• Clean store spaces as needed (vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash bins, keep store and office area tidy, etc.).

Secondary Duties Assigned To This Position

• Some evening and weekend work.
• Train and assist student staff.
• Assist with cross-training other Retail & Finance, Business Services, or other Student Affairs staff.
• Process returns according to vendor policy.
• Assume operational responsibility for Books ‘N Beans in the absence of the Assistant Dean of Students for Retail & Finance.
• Maintain inventory of bookstore and report discrepancies to Assistant Dean of Students for Retail & Finance. Assist with annual inventory assessment.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Good organization and priority skills
• Effective communication skills
• Experience working on a college campus
• Experience in a retail environment, with preference given to those who have experience working with books, coffee or food service, or apparel
• Knowledge of Winprism Database
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office programs
• Experience working in a team setting with cross-training in multiple areas

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodations must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs; stand for long periods; and climb stairs and ladders. Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs; standing for long periods with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2400002P

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date As soon as possible

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 07/12/2023

Close Date

Until an adequate pool is established No

Special Instructions Summary

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2351

Diversity Statement

Montana State University-Northern is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University -Northern makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU -Northern provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources, PO Box 7751, Montana State University-Northern, Havre, MT 59501; 406-265-3568; http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/EmployPref.pdf (%20http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/EmployPref.pdf%20)

MSU -Northern’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU -Northern Website: http://msun.edu/admin/policies/1000/1001-1.aspx (%20http://msun.edu/admin/policies/1000/1001-1.aspx) and http://msun.edu/admin/policies/1000/1001-7.aspx (%20http://msun.edu/admin/policies/1000/1001-7.aspx)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• List of References
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here: http://msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation_MSU-Northern.pdf Please copy and paste this address into your browser's address bar to access this form. You may email it to [email protected] or fax it to (406) 265-3530. You may also drop it off in Cowan Hall room 208. Please type YES in the answer box below (found in online application) showing you understand this additional requirement.

(Open Ended Question)

• Note to the applicant: In your cover letter, please address the required and preferred qualifications listed in the notice of vacancy for this job and how you meet each one.

(Open Ended Question)