University of Puget Sound Hiring for Lead Cashier at Bookstore Operations Full Time

Job Title: Lead Cashier
Location: Bookstore Operations
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 7112
Staff Posting Details Appointment: regular, full-time, (1.0) FTE. Position Summary:

The Lead Cashier is the primary Logger Store cashier. This position oversees all register operations; trains and supervises temporary cashiers and student cashiers; keeps the front of store neat, clean, and well-stocked; is responsible for stocking food, sundries, and health and beauty aids; and assists general merchandise manager with purchasing and managing other merchandise.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintain high level of customer service including greeting customers, assisting them in finding merchandise, and always thanking them for their purchase.
• Provide fast and accurate check out. Adhere to money-handling policies.
• Keep store neat and clean. This includes dusting, straightening shelves, and re-stocking.
• Make sure each cash station has needed supplies such as receipt tape, pens, staplers, scotch tape, etc.
• Rotate displays; monitor stock levels and assist buyers with orders as needed.
• Become familiar with all merchandise areas of the store. Assist as needed.
• Supervise student workers and temporary staff members during their cashiering shifts.
• Cover weekend shifts including opening and closing store when student leads are not available to work their shifts.
• Ensure cashiers (students, temporary workers) and trained on and follow all procedures. Assist store director with developing clear cashiering procedures and documentation that reflect best practices.
• Stock food and beverage items, sundries, and health and beauty aids. This involves checking inventory, assessing need for bringing in new items and phasing out slow sellers, placing orders, checking dates for freshness, rotating older stock to the front to sell first, and keeping shelves neat, clean, and well-organized.
• Assist with selecting, buying, and stocking novelties, gifts, clothing, and supplies as needed.
• Assist shipper/receiver with pricing and stocking merchandise.
• Utilize store point-of-sale system for all purchasing, inventory maintenance, and pricing functions.
• Assist in yearly physical inventory of store.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Trains and supervises temporary cashiers and student cashiers, including student leads

Budget Responsibilities

None

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Cashiering experience.
• Retail POS experience preferred.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree and/or experience working in a higher education environment preferred.

Compensation and Benefits: The range for this position is $16.00 – $17.50 per hour. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate’s education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations. Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:

Medical, dental, and visionLife insurance and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramRetirement plan options and 403(b) contributionsPaid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidaysEducation benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their familiesAccess to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

Please note: -Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
-Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
-Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits after 6 months of continuous employment.This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

For more information on Puget Sound’s non-exempt staff benefits package, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/sites/default/files/2023-02/2023%20Benefits%20for%20Non-Exempt%20Staff.docx.pdf Application Deadline: Review of application materials will be immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.Required Documents:

ResumeLetter of Interest

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. All new hires will be required to submit proof of current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the university.Diversity Statement:

We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversityThe University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.