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College Bookstore Worker

Griffin, GA · On-site

$10/hr

College Bookstore Worker Job Requisition ID: JR0000001840 Number of Openings: 0 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $10.00/HR FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM College Bookstore ...

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Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday ... Bookstore Retail Madison College's Bookstore Operations is seeking an engaging and customer-focused ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for college bookstore in the United States is $19.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a college bookstore?

A College Bookstore job involves assisting students and faculty with purchasing textbooks, school supplies, and merchandise. Responsibilities may include cashiering, stocking shelves, organizing inventory, and providing customer service. Employees may also help with returns, online orders, and seasonal rush periods. It's a great opportunity for gaining retail experience in a campus environment.

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Typical daily responsibilities in a college bookstore include assisting students and faculty with finding and purchasing textbooks and supplies, restocking shelves, processing transactions at the register, and helping manage inventory both on the floor and in the backroom. You may also help receive new shipments, organize promotional displays, and answer questions about campus merchandise. During peak times, such as the beginning and end of academic terms, the pace can be fast and require extra teamwork. This role offers the opportunity to develop retail and customer service skills while interacting with a diverse campus community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a college bookstore?

To thrive in a College Bookstore role, you need strong organizational skills, basic retail experience, and familiarity with inventory management. Proficiency with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory databases, and textbook ordering platforms is often required. Excellent customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities will help you stand out. These competencies are crucial for meeting student and faculty needs efficiently while maintaining smooth store operations, especially during peak periods like the start of a semester.

What qualifications do you need to work at a college bookstore?

To work at a college bookstore, applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Customer service skills, basic math, and familiarity with point-of-sale systems are often required, and some positions may prefer previous retail experience or knowledge of textbooks and campus products.
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College Bookstore Worker

Georgia

Griffin, GA • On-site

$10/hr

Part-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

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Job Title:

College Bookstore Worker

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001840

Number of Openings:

0

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$10.00/HR

Job Description:

FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM

College Bookstore Worker

Location: Griffin

Supervisor: Terri George

Hours: 8:00 a. - 6:00 p.

Hourly Rate: $10.00

Under general supervision, provides assistance to customers in the college bookstore. Greets customers in a pleasing manner, answers questions from students and instructors, and assists with book selections. Answers, screens and routes telephone calls promptly and courteously to appropriate staff.

Delivers complete, accurate and legible messages in a timely manner. Properly responds to all inquiries and requests for information in a courteous and timely manner.

Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.

Assists in the displaying of merchandise in an attractive manner to invite positive customer response; Mentions special sales and/or promotions to customers in a courteous manner.

Assists with the day-to-day operation of the bookstore; Ensures retail sales prices are clearly marked or displayed on or beneath items.

Assists with sales and promotional activities; Assists with conducting inventory. Performs general clerical duties; Keeps shelves adequately supplied with textbooks, supplies, clothing, snacks, drinks and other merchandise. Rotates stock as needed

Assists with maintaining an orderly and clean environment in and around the store, keeping aisles clear of clutter, grounds free of litter

Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.

Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.

Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience in business management, or related field and/or equivalent work experience in retail sales, marketing and merchandising with an emphasis in customer service. Experience in inventory control; must be able to routinely lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED - Financial need and PELL eligible - Be enrolled as a student at the location seeking employment - Satisfactory academic progress for Federal Student Aid programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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