Position Summary

Order, receive and maintain all book inventory and specialty supplies. Will work with the faculty and Academic Affairs team as needed to get book adoptions each semester and enter information into our system and on the Internet as required by federal law. Will arrange courier deliveries to remote campus locations for online book orders. Will arrange returns of out-of-date books and setup a buyback each semester. Works closely with faculty and publisher to ensure that our faculty have the best format for their teaching materials, most current editions and are aware of the industry trends. This position could be responsible for opening and/or closing the bookstore as needed due to scheduling requirements.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with faculty and the Academic Affairs team to obtain textbook adoptions each semester.
• Accurately enter and manage adoption information in internal systems and online platforms in compliance with federal regulations.
• Confirm that editions of books are current and that faculty have the most current books and our aware of all options for book delivery.
• Organize and prepare bookshelves each semester with the correct adoptions, titles and supply items as needed.
• Enter purchase orders and do receiving of books upon arrival. Setup TBSF and IA via our supplier website and enter pricing into JZ.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of books for sales each semester.
• Communicate with site directors at other campus locations book information for faculty and students.
• Create rental book inventory as needed and track inventory.
• Manage returns of outdated or obsolete textbooks.
• Create a buyback at the close of each semester.
• Maintain inventory of all books and help with annual store inventory.
• Work with program areas to create forms for preordering of books, order and disburse program books.
• Assist with counter sales when needed.
• Assist with opening and closing bookstore operations as needed based on scheduling requirements.

 
 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED minimum, associates degree preferred
• Outstanding customer service skills including communication both written and oral, good phone skills
• 1-year work related experience
• Microsoft excel experience as well as word, forms and outlook
• Internet skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, position has a high level of physical activity at times and other times high levels of computer use with extended periods of time sitting with screen usage

Positions Supervised

• None

 

Working Environment

 

• Generally, indoors, possible travel to other locations or meetings.
• Working hours are generally Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., adjustment of hours may occasionally may be required for rush, buyback, or other special events.
• A neat appearance is required and appropriate apparel must be worn.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

 

Creative and Analytical Skills

• Ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to successfully perform job responsibilities and carry out written or oral instructions
• Creative thinking skills
• Problem solving skills

 

Language/Communication Skills

• Ability to read and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including staff, students and the general public
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions, and to ask appropriate questions for clarification
• Ability to explain what is needed for a successful semester with staff members so they can maintain their campus bookstore

 
***CROWDER COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY.