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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for college bookstore in Springfield, IL is $19.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $20.00 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.

What are some typical daily responsibilities in a college bookstore?

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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Infographic showing various College Bookstore job openings in Springfield, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,075 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Bookstore Student Worker

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield, IL • On-site

$21.50 - $27.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Quick Link
https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1603
Position Title
Bookstore Student Worker
Position Description/Requirements
Lincoln Land Community College's Bookstore is currently accepting applications for a Student Worker to perform sales, provide customer assistance, process merchandise and perform clerical duties.
Student Workers will perform the following duties:
  • Run cash registers and process transactions for customers on Point of Sale system
  • Assist customers with purchases, including books, merchandise, technology, uniforms and other as required
  • Answer phones
  • Shelve textbooks and other merchandise; Pull books from shelves for customers needing books
  • Sell textbooks and other merchandise, collecting, processing, and/or disbursing cash, checks, credit card charges as assigned
  • Assist with opening or closing the bookstore as needed by full time staff
  • Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe and efficient manner and with minimal supervision
  • Periodically clean retail fixtures to assure professional image of bookstore
  • Assist with displays of merchandise and assist with relocation of stock when needed
  • Create Student IDs as needed when full time staff is not available

All LLCC Student Workers have the following institutional responsibilities:
  • Uphold LLCC's mission, as well as certain standards of conduct within the College and in dealings with students, staff, faculty and the general public
  • Responsible for compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other regulations with regard to confidentiality of and access to student and other institutional records

Student Workers will be paid at minimum wage and will be scheduled to work up to 20 hours per week, during Bookstore operational hours of Monday-Thursday 8AM-6PM and Friday 8AM-5PM, at the main campus.
Requirements include the following:
  • Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) during the semester of employment, with the exception of summer term
  • Complete LLCC's mandatory harassment prevention training within 30 days of employment

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Requisition Specific Details
Open Date
09/01/2022
Last Day to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
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