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Storekeeper
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your
professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.
A resumé or curriculum vitae.
A list of three professional references.
In your application and required documents, DO NOT include personal protected information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information.
Please type YES in the Background Check field in the online application to show you understand this additional requirement.
Please submit your completed and signed Authorization Form for Background Check to Human Resources. Access the form at the following link,
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
Human Resources:
MSU-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
Office: 406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789
HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530
Position Details
Position Information
NBAPOSN Title
Working Title Storekeeper
Brief Position Overview
The Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) Bookstore is currently accepting applications for a Storekeeper.
This position is responsible for a variety of tasks to support the overall smooth functioning of the bookstore. Duties include stocking, inventory, cashiering, and customer service. Also responsible for processing of web orders. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. Fill in when needed for vacations, etc.
Position Number 7N0120
Department Bookstore
Division Office of Student Life
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 0.5 (Average up to 25 hours per week)
Benefits Eligible Yes
Compensation Hourly
Salary $16.85 per hour
Contract Type MUS
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
This position is responsible for a variety of tasks to support the overall smooth functioning of the bookstore. Duties include stocking, inventory, cashiering, and customer service. Also responsible for processing of web orders. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. Fill in when needed for vacations, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist customers in purchasing books and merchandise by a variety of methods such as cash, check, credit cards, and or account sales. Use of computerized POS cash register required. In the absence of the manager, process, balance the daily receipts and deposit at the Business Office. Maintain needed denominations of cash and change as needed.
Assist customers in locating books and merchandise. Familiarity with bookstore layout necessary. Process special orders, making coffee, and deliveries. Answer telephones and emails. Respond to customer needs and questions in an appropriate manner.
Simple cleaning duties such as, vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash bins, keep store and office area tidy, etc. on a daily basis as needed.
Arrange main shopping area on a weekly basis to attractively display clothing items. Ensure store is fully stocked at all times. Communicate any shortage of merchandise immediately to supervisor.
Process web and phone orders daily. Handle any discrepencies or problems as needed.
Check in, secure, scan books/supplies for correct price and place books/supplies on the shelves. Store excess supplies in back room area.
Assist in ordering books, apparel and supplies.
List any secondary duties assigned to this position:
Maintain inventory of bookstore and report discrepancies to Bookstore Manager as needed. Assist with inventory of all inventory items annually.
Process returns according to vendor policy.
Train and assist student staff.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office programs
Team Player
Excellent customer service skills
Good organization and priority skills
Effective communication skills
Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs; standing for long periods
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience in a bookstore or in retail
Experience working on a college campus
Knowledge of Winprism Database
The Successful Candidate Will
The successful candidate will
Knowledge of all store products
Excellent communication skills to promote sales
Special Requirements
Physical Demands
The ability to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
Lift up to 50 pounds,
Climb stairs and ladders,
Be on feet majority of the day,
Handle multiple priorities at a time.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2500017P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Immediate
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established No
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your
professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.
A resumé or curriculum vitae.
A list of three professional references.
In your application and required documents, DO NOT include personal protected information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information.
Please type YES in the Background Check field in the online application to show you understand this additional requirement.
Please submit your completed and signed Authorization Form for Background Check to Human Resources. Access the form at the following link,
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation- MSU -Northern.pdf (https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf)
Human Resources:
MSU -Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
Office: 406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789
HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2556
EEOC Statement
Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions
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