Specialist, Bookstore

Bookstore Specialist

The Bookstore Specialist shall be responsible for working in conjunction with the Bookstore Manager and Director of Instructional Technology and Book Services to plan and manage all day-to-day operations of the campus bookstore and its multi-campus locations. This is a full-time, 12-month FLSA non-exempt position covered by the Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri (PEERS). All candidates must submit a completed online application at our website: macc.edu/employment/career-opportunities A cover letter, resume, transcripts, and any other relevant documents should be uploaded with the application. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred; valid driver's license required. This position requires excellent organizational, clerical, computer, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to learn new software programs easily. This well-organized individual must possess outstanding customer service skills and an ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

1. Order textbooks and prepare requisitions for all bookstore locations;
2. Coordinate with Instructional Technology to gather textbook adoption information from faculty;
3. Prepare semester book list for accuracy and posting on website;
4. Keep detailed records of book inventory received and transferred to other bookstore sites;
5. Correspond with vendors, book companies, and salespeople regarding textbook information;
6. Work with other bookstore personnel to ensure consistent levels of service and inventory at all Greyhound Store locations;
7. Return unsold textbooks and overstocks;
8. Oversee Bookstore online ordering process for textbooks and book materials;
9. Plan and manage the maintenance of bookstore records and processes, including cash handling and preparation of daily statements reflecting balanced receipts;
10. Communicate with POS (MBS) system regarding yearly payments, upgrades, and changes to equipment and software;
11. Maintain Bookstore webpage;
12. Assist with scrub sales in conjunction with the Department of Health Sciences;
13. Administer and deliver third-party fingerprinting services;
14. Communicate with third-party fingerprinting services regarding updates, changes, closures, and technical difficulties;
15. Organize and prepare book requests for the athletic department;

Peripheral Duties:

1. Work with Instructional Technology, as needed, and collaborate on group projects;
2. Coordinate departmental projects as assigned;
3. Participate in college committees, professional workshops, and conferences;
4. Perform other duties as assigned.