What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Assistant, Part-time position at Linn-Benton Community College?
Supports operations in the Bookstore by performing a variety of general retail functions. Salary grade varies dependent upon specific duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Requires a high school level reading, writing, and math skills.
Abilities: Requires the ability to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Must be able to work with a variety of people demonstrating strong customer relations and effective communications skills. Must be able to interact with students and the general public using tact and diplomacy. Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Requires periods of standing and walking, and lifting of light to medium weight materials (10 to 50 pounds). Must be able to operate computers and other office equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
Work is performed indoors with frequent contact with people and students. Peak periods during the beginning and end of terms create a fast paced, high pressure environment. Occasional work in the atrium may be in cold weather. May work sporadically during the term and be on-call. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Essential Duties:
Provides customer service at point of sale and through telephone inquiries. Rings up purchases on cash register, enters items under correct department keys. Processes customer payments through credit card machines, cash, checks, charges or gift certificates.
Assists Campus Store with data processing of course adoptions, communications with departments and/or faculty, and third party vendors. Gathers and processes data and information regarding course materials and supplemental materials. Helps set shelves for each upcoming term and resets as necessary. Assists with displaying product, printing and placing shelf tags shelf tags.
Assists Campus Store with data processing of course adoptions, communications with departments and/or faculty, and third party vendors. Gathers and processes data and information regarding course materials and supplemental materials. Helps set shelves for each upcoming term and resets as necessary. Assists with displaying product, printing and placing shelf tags shelf tags.
Operates computer to verify availability of student funds (financial aid and/or agency) for charges. Completes agency and financial aid vouchers for use by customers at cash register. Provides account information for daily debit or credit to accounts.
Assists staff with store closing, including closing out and verifying money in registers and processing charge accounts.
Assists students in locating textbooks and merchandise on the Bookstore sales floor. Matches course number and CRN to locate correct textbooks.
May assist with textbook buy-back process each term. Processes and restocks books obtained through buy back process.
Assists the buyers in merchandise assortment, ordering decisions, and sales floor layout and store presentations.
Assists with receiving incoming textbook and general merchandise freight to the bookstore.
Assists in general upkeep and clean appearance in all areas of the store.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Applicant Instructions:
Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications)
If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.
U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.
Resources and Tips for Applicants: View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link.
Compensation Information:
All Part-time Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position’s grade. Placement at a higher step on the salary schedule is not negotiable. Step increases are subject to eligibility, and only take place at the end of the Fiscal Year in July if approved and submitted by the employee’s supervisor of record. Hours worked in more than one position or department cannot be combined for step advancement. Part-time Classified employees are paid once monthly, on the last day of the month.
All Part-time Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position’s grade. Placement at a higher step on the salary schedule is not negotiable. Step increases are subject to eligibility, and only take place at the end of the Fiscal Year in July if approved and submitted by the employee’s supervisor of record. Hours worked in more than one position or department cannot be combined for step advancement. Part-time Classified employees are paid once monthly, on the last day of the month.
- View the 25/26 Part-Time Classified Salary Schedule at this link.
- Athletic Trainers, Farm Aides, Sign Language Interpreters, Transcribers, and Translators can find individual hourly rate information at the bottom of the Salary Schedule.
- LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more detailed information, please review the LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy.
Additionally, please note:
- As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
- Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
- Terms and conditions of employment are subject to the terms outlined in the LBCC Administrative Rules and Board Policies.
- Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check. Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.
Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at mercerh@linnbenton.edu
LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.
Salary Grade Not Applicable Salary/Rate
This posting is for multiple positions within the LBCC Campus Store. Pay grades range from 10 to 15. Salary dependent upon position assigned.
