BOOKSTORE ASSISTANT (CC#3671)

Position Type:
Classified Support Staff/BOOKSTORE ASSISTANT

Date Posted:
7/22/2024

Location:
CESAR CHAVEZ HIGH SCHOOL

Closing Date:
08/05/2024

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer

BOOKSTORE ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: Administration SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support Professional LOCATION: Assigned Schools WORK YEAR: 10 Months

GRADE 1
STARTING HOURLY RATE: $16.25 - $16.99 (PLACEMENT DEPENDS ON SIMILAR EXPERIENCE HELD AND EDUCATION)

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 28,000 students and 4,000 employees in Arizonas capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXUs schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter

SUMMARY:

The Bookstore Assistant assists students with checking in and out books and materials, paying fees, and ordering supplies. Counts and reconciles money and prepares deposits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists students and parents with school-related transactions, checking out textbooks and calculators, selling school supplies, ID's, and PE uniforms, paying fees, paying student activity fees, and answering questions.
2. Works with the District's textbook depository to manage textbook inventory, order, unload, and load pallets of textbooks when receiving product and purging old and surplus materials; prepare educational materials, including textbooks, for checkout, process check-ins.
3. Assists teachers and club sponsors with completing proper paperwork for clubs to include sales reconciliation forms and deposits for fundraisers; checks account balances for clubs. Disperses monies for approved student activities, auxiliary requisitions and reconciles receipts.
4. Maintains an accurate inventory of supplies.
5. Prepares daily deposits and counts cash drawers; maintains an accurate count of vault and bookstore money. Collects deposits from the Cafeteria and prepares for pick up.
6. Files and maintains paperwork to include requisitions, sales receipts, and sales reconciliation forms.
7. Assists in bookstore pre-sale and year end audit.
8. Assists the Bookstore Coordinator with daily tasks as needed.
9. Cleans and maintains the bookstore; mops, sweeps, and cleans shelves.
10. Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND six months of clerical experience or experience as an accounting clerk; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Possess an active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or obtain one within the first 90 workdays of employment.

License and Certification Requirements:

Not Applicable

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill in accurately counting and handling money and preparing deposits.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and inventories.
• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in researching and compiling data for reports, presentations, and technical documents.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed indoors at the campus bookstore. May require lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

WHY WORK AT PXU

The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the states largest employers. Our 4,000 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.

Highly Competitive Pay	Comprehensive Employee Benefits
Participation in Arizona State Retirement System	Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)
Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)	Paid Winter and Spring Breaks

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, c olor, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.

DIVISION:	SUPERVISION RECEIVED:	SUPERVISION GIVEN:
Student & Family Services	Bookstore Manager Site Administrator	None

Action	Prepared by:	Reviewed by:	Effective Date
Revised	PSPC	AT/CEA/Talent	07/01/2021