Office Associate Bookstore

Posts information to permanent records according to established system; enters data to record and verify a variety of routine source data for accuracy and completeness utilizing procedural manuals, reference guides, or other documented resources.

Answers telephones or visitors' questions with provided information that is readily available resources, easily learned and requires limited decision making.

Performs customer service duties, receiving and directing visitors to appropriate personnel.

Opens, prioritizes, distributes, and re-routes mail; prepare outgoing mail and other mailing duties as required.

Maintains files, records, logs, and listings according to established systems. Searches and retrieves materials or information upon request.

Assists in compiling and assembling data for reports utilizing available resources.

May assist accountants and/or higher-level clerical employees in simple bookkeeping or record keeping duties, not requiring formal training.

Performs cashier duties.

Operates cash register, computers, calculators, and office machines.

Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and a total of three (3) years of experience, including in-person customer service and computer-based retail experience (preferably in e-commerce processing and fulfillment) within the past five years, in a high-volume environment — or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Competencies Cultivates innovation, Optimizes work processes, Ensures accountability, Collaborates, Communicates effectively, Instills trust, Customer focus, Action-oriented, Values differences, Self-development, Compassion, Interpersonal savvy

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and skill in their application.
• Ability to compose a wide variety of correspondence.
• Ability to follow directions both oral and written.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a computer and cash register.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.
• Demonstrated ability effectively support staff and interact with all levels of management.
• Proficiency software specific to position, including Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel, Word and other applicable software applications.
• Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines.
• Ability to do limited typing as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to move textbooks and other merchandise continually.
• Ability to stock inventory.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.

Supplemental Information

This position is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), equivalent to approximately 0.475 FTE. at the Mequon Campus. Standard hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. During the summer, hours shift to Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Occasional Saturdays may be required. The individual may not work the same schedule each week and must be flexible, including the possibility of working on other campuses.

Compensation Salary pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Application Materials & Requirements: Applicants (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for consideration.

1 . Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety

• You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form.

EEO : Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email j obs@matc.ed