Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Federal Work Study Bookstore Cashier I *Student Position Only*
Classification Title
Federal Work-Study
Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit
$15.55
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Open Until Filled Notes
Position Type/Employee Class
Student Position
Instructor Status
Not applicable
Overtime Eligible
Non-Exempt
FLSA Status
Campus Location
Bend
Primary Purpose
Assist with the day-to-day operations of the bookstore. Operate cash registers, perform associated
cashiering duties, and provide customer service to staff, students and college visitors. Assist other bookstore staff with projects, as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate computerized cash register system.
- Balance cash, checks and daily receipts.
- Greet customers and provide customer service, both in person and on the phone.
- Assist staff with stocking food and beverage, merchandise and textbooks, as needed.
- Assist customers with purchasing their required course materials from the sales floor and textbook area.
Department Specific
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Visual ability to read price tag information. Ability to read the English language sufficient to read customer checks, customer identification, the computer screen, and other similar written material
- Basic English language writing skills for completion of payment processing, customer checks, and paperwork involved in balancing the cash register.
- Basic mathematical skills, including addition and subtraction, necessary to verify cash register functions, balance cash register, make change, and assist with inventory counts.
- Ability to maintain• confidentiality at all times and exercise a high level of professionalism, tact and diploma.
- Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
- Sufficient manual dexterity in at least one hand to be able to operate all cash registers and electronic equipment and manually complete paperwork; and to unload, price, and stack merchandise.
- Ability to communicate with others using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
- Visual ability, corrected, to enable the cashier to observe at a distance of 30 yards and to verify customer identification and read computer monitor and cashiering forms at close range.
- Willingness to work scheduled hours as required during the seasons of rush, finals, and other seasonally peak periods.
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to manage conflicts within and/or between groups and to work in a team environment.
- Ability to be accurate and detail oriented.
- Ability to remain flexible and do different tasks on a daily basis.
- Ability to provide consistent and dependable customer service.
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.
- Ability to use software programs and database systems which include Microsoft Office Suite, email, website editing, basic desktop publishing, and modern office equipment.
Ergonomic Requirements
Bookstore hours are established between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Work is performed in an open area setting. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to function effectively indoors in an open environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature with the majority of time spent sitting or standing at workstation for extended periods and moderate lifting. The employee is regularly required reach, bend, lift, stoop, crouch, and perform similar physical functions while processing orders and waiting on customers. Work also requires long periods of standing, sitting, use of hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms and requires near visual acuity to write, read written materials and computer screens, and sufficient hearing and speech ability for ordinary telephonic conversations. Able to lift or transport goods up to 25Ibs. Computer screen is used more than 50 percent of the time. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Requirements
• Offered and accepted Federal Work-Study for 2025-26.
• Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid.
Equivalency Statement
The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior computerized point of sale and cash handling experience preferred.
EEO Statement
The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
In support of COCC's EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.
