Bookstore Manager

Job/FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Principal for Instruction

Position Summary: To operate the bookstore in a proficient and business-like manner and serve as a backup for receptionist and administrative assistants as needed.

Role Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Proficient in handling money, bookkeeping, accounting, inventory, and operation of point-of-sale (POS) system 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• Knowledge of basic office procedures and operation of office machines/equipment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Possesses keyboard and word processing skills

• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.

Position Responsibilities:

• Receives receipts, accounts, and deposits all local funds generated through revenue from books, miscellaneous supplies, cafeteria items/lunches, sports, student activity funds, student fees, tuition.

• Disburses book refunds.

• Orders all books and miscellaneous bookstore supplies for the school.

• Maintains an accurate inventory of all books and miscellaneous supplies.

• Prices and barcodes all books and miscellaneous supplies.

• Maintains accurate records of loaned books.

• Coordinates copier services, maintains printer/copier supplies and submits service requests .

• Prepares and oversees book pick-up and return activities as well as book refunds.

• Informs the business office of all deposits.

• Sells beanies, P.E. uniforms and locks and maintains the combination records, etc.

• Travels to and makes daily bank deposits.

• Checks out books to all classes.

• Processes student fees and fee waivers.

• Registers and accepts payments for drivers education behind-the-wheel students.

• Performs any other related duties when requested by the Assistant Principal for Instruction.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Terms of Employment:

• 12-month work year;
• Starting wage between $18.50 - $20.35/hour, based on education and verified experience;
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension;
• Sick, personal, and vacation days;
• 15+ paid holidays;
• Generous fringe benefits as provided by the current Local #943 Agreement;
• Annual performance evaluation.

Application Procedure: Apply online.