Definition
Lead bookstore and/or service personnel in the ordering, receiving, sales, inventory, cash control, and/or customer service functions for a retail and/or service operation.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Under general direction, lead assigned bookstore and/or service personnel in the retail financial record keeping, and cash control duties of a retail and/or service operation. Serve as an assistant to a Bookstore Manager or service facility manager.
Typical Work
Regularly assigns, instructs and checks the work of retail clerks, check stand operators, temporary staff and/or others;
Directs the ordering of bookstore and/or service supplies such as text books, binders, writing instruments, art and engineering supplies, and stationery items; coordinates returns to publishers and suppliers and sell back over supply with minimal supervision;
Directs receiving, checking, pricing and stocking of retail goods and supplies;
Coordinates displays, store arrangements with seasonal changes, special sales and new merchandise;
Interviews vendor agents from selected manufacturers and wholesalers and plans inventory levels to meet anticipated needs; reviews catalogues for new goods;
Buys back books from students, re-price, and shelve;
Performs the duties of a Retail Clerk 2;
May make bank deposits;
May confer with college faculty; develop order requirements;
Perform related duties as required.
Directs the ordering of bookstore and/or service supplies such as text books, binders, writing instruments, art and engineering supplies, and stationery items; coordinates returns to publishers and suppliers and sell back over supply with minimal supervision;
Directs receiving, checking, pricing and stocking of retail goods and supplies;
Coordinates displays, store arrangements with seasonal changes, special sales and new merchandise;
Interviews vendor agents from selected manufacturers and wholesalers and plans inventory levels to meet anticipated needs; reviews catalogues for new goods;
Buys back books from students, re-price, and shelve;
Performs the duties of a Retail Clerk 2;
May make bank deposits;
May confer with college faculty; develop order requirements;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High school diploma or GED certificate
AND
One year of experience in retail selling, cash register operation, general clerical work and/or financial record keeping.
Six months of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education.
Class Specification History
New class; adopted May 17, 1973.
Revise class. Revises title, general revision; adopted July 20, 1987.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 3222); adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revise class. Revises title, general revision; adopted July 20, 1987.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 3222); adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
