What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Pooled - Part Time Sales Associate University Store position at UW Candidate Experience?
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JOB TITLE:
Part-Time Sales Associate - University Store
JOB PURPOSE:
This is an hourly sales position responsible for providing exceptional customer service and promoting sales to our University Store customers. As a sales associate, you will be the center for customer service by helping students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and a large customer base that stretches beyond the borders of Wyoming.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work daily on the sales floor and cash register assisting customers
- Quickly and accurately complete sales and return transactions on the cash register
- Apply variable inventory, sales, and marketing concepts at the register to accurately process customer transactions
- Accurately stock floor from the warehouse
- Visually merchandise store and prepare all stock for customers
- Price and check in merchandise and accurately maintain inventory records according to location procedure
- Ability to work in multiple departments including textbooks, sales floor, and warehouse
- Carry out the University Store's customer service program through all work activities
- Other duties as assigned
Experience and Skills Required
- Enthusiastic commitment to assisting customers following the criteria of the University Store’s customer service standards
- Passion and enthusiasm for serving those who love the University of Wyoming
- Use reasoning, independent judgment, and decision-making skills to accurately apply variable inventory, sales, and marketing concepts in processing transactions using the computer and cash register in busy environments
- High degree of attention to detail and ability to frequently shift focus with customer interruptions
- Willingness and ability to create and maintain relationships with store customers
- Work effectively and pleasantly with customers and co-workers
- Willingness and ability to learn product lines necessary to serve the needs of the customer
- All positions require the ability to stand, walk, bend, lift and move 30 lbs on a consistent basis with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to apply basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, and making change quickly
- Excellent record of reliability and initiative in previous employment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled UW student
- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
- Summer 2026 Availability
- Fall 2026 Availability
- Contact Information for four work-related references.
WORK LOCATION: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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