Temporary Textbook Department Associate, Cornell Retail Services - Military Veterans

Temporary Textbook Department Associate, Cornell Retail Services

The Cornell Store seeks a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual for a one-month temporary, non-benefits eligible, position starting January 6th in our Textbook Department.

This role involves assisting students, faculty, and staff with textbook orders, organization, and general department operations during the busy back-to-school period. A successful candidate will provide excellent customer service, support inventory management, and contribute to maintaining an efficient, organized department.

Hire Rate: 16.25 /hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:45 am-6:15 pm. Some weekends may be required. Schedules may be subject to change depending on Department needs.

General Responsibilities:

• Customer Assistance: Assist students and faculty in locating and purchasing textbooks. Provide information about textbook availability, pricing, and options (new, digital,).
• Inventory Management: Help receive, organize, and shelve textbooks. Assist with stock checks and ensure books are displayed in an orderly manner.
• Department Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the textbook department, ensuring books are properly shelved and displays are neat and inviting.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other campus store staff to ensure smooth operations and high-quality customer service during peak times.

We value your ability to:

• Drive a positive customer experience by building relationships, sharing product knowledge, and providing solutions to our customer's needs
• Greet and welcome customers into the department
• Work successfully as part of a team
• Be dependable in your attendance & punctuality as well as flexible in your schedule based on business needs.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills

Qualifications:

• Must have a pleasant personality, excellent customer service skills, and enjoy working with the public.
• Moderate computer/systems competency
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Prior retail sales experience is helpful but not required.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

University Job Title:
Temporary Retail Assistant
Job Family:
Temporary Auxiliary Services
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
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Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
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Contact Name:
Shawn Ruebel

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Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

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2024-11-26