Coordinator Service II (Surplus)

Overview

Under the general direction of the Surplus Sales Coordinator, coordinates all aspects of a retail store operation. This includes – Directing and assisting employees in the timely retrieval of surplused items, inventorying, display and correct pricing of received items. Processing payments to complete sales of these items and assisting in the loading and delivery of items as needed.  

Responsibilities

• Ensures the store is open and ready for sales Monday thru Friday at 8:00am
• Assigns daily work projects and hours for student employees.
• When necessary, personally assists in work projects and the moving of items. (This may require lifting items up to 100lbs)  
• Ensures that all Disposal Records are inventoried and reported accurately and completely.
• Responsible for the proper pricing, arrangement and display of surplus items for sale.
• Conducts live bids on items as necessary.
• Travel to Statewide campuses as needed
• Maintains correct balances in the sales till, including Credit Card, Checks and Cash.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of related work experience or an associates degree is required.
• Must adhere to the university driving and traveling policy and be certified as a forklift operator, or must be willing to become Forklift Certified through USU Training.
• Must have experience working with customers in a retail environment.
• Must have experience handling cash.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in organizing and coordinating the work and training of others
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to apply mathematical skills
• Ability to organize work flow to produce the most efficient productivity
• Ability to interact and communicate well with co-workers, campus customers, and the public
• Ability to supervise student employees and volunteers
• Ability to prioritize work and accomplish tasks

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Extensive physical activity. Must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting. Work environment includes confined or narrow spaces, and requires assuming uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, squatting, etc. Work environment requires following safety precautions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

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