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Bookstore Manager
Location: Paradise Valley High School
11 months, 8 hours/day
Grade 21, $19.46/hour
Non-Interim Position
Dates: 07/06/2026 - 06/18/2027
Purpose Statement
The job of Bookstore Manager is done for the purpose/s of providing support to department activities with specific responsibility for an array of fiscal services for student body and school site activities; conveying and updating fiscal information; and ensuring that fiscal practices are followed and disbursement of funds are within proper and legal guidelines.
This job reports to Site Principal
Essential Functions
Assists district auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit.
Collects funds from student events (e.g. ticket sales, yearbook purchases, club fund raisers, student class fees, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of transactions within established accounting practices.
Compiles financial information related to site assignment (e.g. gift/ donations funds, capital funds, traveler fees, etc.) for the purpose of providing required documentation and/or processing information.
Maintains financial records related to student activities and/or events (e.g. ticket sales, yearbooks, dances, fund raisers, club activities, student projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completeness and availability of records and compliance with district policy and established regulatory guidelines.
Monitors financial procedures with individuals responsible for school site financial operations (e.g. student activities, fund raisers, Bookstore, Athletic Department, student clubs, etc.) for the purpose of providing services within established guidelines.
Participates in site admin team meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Performs general and program specific clerical functions (e.g. distributing purchase orders, scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting departmental activities.
Prepares written materials and financial information (e.g. account status by club, activity ticket revenue, student fees, gifts and grants, general funds, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
Processes financial information (e.g. ticket cash boxes, tax credit/donations, check requisitions, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices.
Reconciles financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.
Requests quotations from vendors, warehouse, and/or district office staff for the purpose of providing cost information, purchasing and securing items.
Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior to processing.
Responds to inquiries of staff, students, parents and administration regarding student and site financial procedures for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; performing standard bookkeeping; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: bookkeeping principles and practices; standard office machines, methods and practices of office operations; basic computer applications.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with frequent interruptions; working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Pre-Employment Proficiency
Tests
Continuing Educ./Training
Must be able to be bonded
Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint
FLSA Status - Non Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Location: Paradise Valley High School
11 months, 8 hours/day
Grade 21, $19.46/hour
Non-Interim Position
Dates: 07/06/2026 - 06/18/2027
Purpose Statement
The job of Bookstore Manager is done for the purpose/s of providing support to department activities with specific responsibility for an array of fiscal services for student body and school site activities; conveying and updating fiscal information; and ensuring that fiscal practices are followed and disbursement of funds are within proper and legal guidelines.
This job reports to Site Principal
Essential Functions
Assists district auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit.
Collects funds from student events (e.g. ticket sales, yearbook purchases, club fund raisers, student class fees, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of transactions within established accounting practices.
Compiles financial information related to site assignment (e.g. gift/ donations funds, capital funds, traveler fees, etc.) for the purpose of providing required documentation and/or processing information.
Maintains financial records related to student activities and/or events (e.g. ticket sales, yearbooks, dances, fund raisers, club activities, student projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completeness and availability of records and compliance with district policy and established regulatory guidelines.
Monitors financial procedures with individuals responsible for school site financial operations (e.g. student activities, fund raisers, Bookstore, Athletic Department, student clubs, etc.) for the purpose of providing services within established guidelines.
Participates in site admin team meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Performs general and program specific clerical functions (e.g. distributing purchase orders, scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting departmental activities.
Prepares written materials and financial information (e.g. account status by club, activity ticket revenue, student fees, gifts and grants, general funds, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
Processes financial information (e.g. ticket cash boxes, tax credit/donations, check requisitions, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices.
Reconciles financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.
Requests quotations from vendors, warehouse, and/or district office staff for the purpose of providing cost information, purchasing and securing items.
Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior to processing.
Responds to inquiries of staff, students, parents and administration regarding student and site financial procedures for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; performing standard bookkeeping; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: bookkeeping principles and practices; standard office machines, methods and practices of office operations; basic computer applications.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with frequent interruptions; working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Pre-Employment Proficiency
Tests
Continuing Educ./Training
Must be able to be bonded
Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint
FLSA Status - Non Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
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