Course Materials Assistant
- Employer
- University of Central Missouri
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 19, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Adult & Continuing Education Programs, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Information
Position Title Course Materials Assistant Working Title Course Materials Assistant Department 505030-Textbook Department Pay Rate Minimum of $13.46/hour FTE 1.0 FLSA Nonexempt Position Number 998154 Classification CJS10 Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a full-time benefits eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM .
A complete UCM electronic application for employment, cover letter and resume required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.
Working hours:
Monday – Friday; 8 am to 5 pm
Some evenings/weekends as needed Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 11/19/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose
Merchandises course materials (textbooks, access codes, course packets) for distribution to enrolled students each semester to align with each semester’s schedule of courses, including placement of shelf labels that contain information about each title and the courses associated with each book title. Using the in-store inventory management system, verifies that the correct title has been ordered, received and available for distribution each semester.
Transfers course materials to/from the MIC store for courses taught onsite in Lee’s Summit and updates the in-store inventory management system.
Prepares textbook titles identified for circulation in the university’s textbook rental program including assignment of serial numbers to individual copies of textbooks. Reconciles rental inventory against customer transaction records (rented and returned) ensuring the integrity of available inventory for customer distribution.
Collaborates with the Assistant Director, Course Materials & Store Operations to enter and update textbook adoptions each semester, taking note of those titles and inventory that will not be used the following semester. Assembles a list of titles removed from circulation for future semesters and prepares them for return to vendors and for advertising non-returnable inventory on the wholesale market.
Actively participates in the execution of textbook buyback/rental returns each semester and the daily reconciliation of purchases from customers.
Collaborates and supports other functional units of University Store to provide a positive customer experience; i.e. assisting cashiers, reconciling of accounts, etc. Education & Formal Training Associate's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Education/Experience substitution (specify) Other Education & Formal Training
Associate’s degree in management, accounting, business or related field required.
Bachelor’s degree in management, accounting, business or related field preferred.
Education may be substituted for experience or experience substituted for education based on the following equivalencies: AA = 2 years; BA/BS = 4 years; MA/MA = 6 years; PhD = 8 years. Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet Experience
One (1) year retail or inventory management experience required.
One (1) year supervisory experience preferred. Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to heights, Lifting (weight) - 40 lbs. Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions Other Special Working Conditions
Some weekend work required. Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Title Course Materials Assistant Working Title Course Materials Assistant Department 505030-Textbook Department Pay Rate Minimum of $13.46/hour FTE 1.0 FLSA Nonexempt Position Number 998154 Classification CJS10 Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a full-time benefits eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM .
A complete UCM electronic application for employment, cover letter and resume required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.
Working hours:
Monday – Friday; 8 am to 5 pm
Some evenings/weekends as needed Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 11/19/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose
Merchandises course materials (textbooks, access codes, course packets) for distribution to enrolled students each semester to align with each semester’s schedule of courses, including placement of shelf labels that contain information about each title and the courses associated with each book title. Using the in-store inventory management system, verifies that the correct title has been ordered, received and available for distribution each semester.
Transfers course materials to/from the MIC store for courses taught onsite in Lee’s Summit and updates the in-store inventory management system.
Prepares textbook titles identified for circulation in the university’s textbook rental program including assignment of serial numbers to individual copies of textbooks. Reconciles rental inventory against customer transaction records (rented and returned) ensuring the integrity of available inventory for customer distribution.
Collaborates with the Assistant Director, Course Materials & Store Operations to enter and update textbook adoptions each semester, taking note of those titles and inventory that will not be used the following semester. Assembles a list of titles removed from circulation for future semesters and prepares them for return to vendors and for advertising non-returnable inventory on the wholesale market.
Actively participates in the execution of textbook buyback/rental returns each semester and the daily reconciliation of purchases from customers.
Collaborates and supports other functional units of University Store to provide a positive customer experience; i.e. assisting cashiers, reconciling of accounts, etc. Education & Formal Training Associate's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Education/Experience substitution (specify) Other Education & Formal Training
Associate’s degree in management, accounting, business or related field required.
Bachelor’s degree in management, accounting, business or related field preferred.
Education may be substituted for experience or experience substituted for education based on the following equivalencies: AA = 2 years; BA/BS = 4 years; MA/MA = 6 years; PhD = 8 years. Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet Experience
One (1) year retail or inventory management experience required.
One (1) year supervisory experience preferred. Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to heights, Lifting (weight) - 40 lbs. Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions Other Special Working Conditions
Some weekend work required. Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you understand that the university requires a background
check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected
candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
- Yes
- No
- * International students on an F1or J1 Visa are not eligible
for this position due to Visa regulations. Are you a UCM student on
an F1 or J1 Visa?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Company
The University of Central Missouri is an innovative school that offers a high-quality education while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the country.
The University of Central Missouri believes its responsibility is to enrich each student’s perspective through a cumulative experience that starts with academic rigor and integrates applied learning and servant-leadership opportunities. Our model of continuous learning allows each student to find and fulfill his or her own sense of purpose. By engaging students with multiple sources of learning and creating a dynamic environment that encourages individuals to find their passions and reach beyond themselves, UCM prepares students by giving them knowledge and experiences that broaden and deepen their education so they may flourish in a world of accelerated change.
The University of Central Missouri has two campus locations, a site office at Whiteman Air Force Base and an online presence. Both UCM campuses are centrally located in Missouri, which means you're close to just about everything.
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