Student, Bookstore Assistant

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION:

Bookstore; Blake Hall FVCC Kalispell Campus

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to Work Study eligible FVCC Students (as determined by Financial Aid) enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester.

START DATE:

This position will start Fall Semester 2025

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:

Academic Calendar Year 2025/2026

WORK SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. may workup to 19 hours per week

DRESS CODE:

Casual wear with appropriate coverage.

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:

Supports the Bookstore and/or supervisor

POSITION DUTIES:
Under minimum supervision:

• Provides quality customer services to all Bookstore customers and visitors by approaching and greeting them and offering assistance
• Performs cashier functions
• Cleans Bookstore area and maintains general cleanliness and stocks shelves
• May perform other like duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester and
• Previous cashiering experience and
• Ability to work with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment and
• Ability to be self-motivated and
• Ability to consistently provide quality customer service to customers visitors and coworkers and
• Ability to problem-solve and follow directions andbe self-motivatedand
• Possesses a cooperative spirit in working with peers supervisors students and the public

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:

Communication skills critical thinking planning collaboration customer service professionalism

PREDICTED OUTCOME:

Critical thinking collaboration communicating effectively customer service professionalism

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule effective communication/interpersonal skills and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION:Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement Human Resources Partner Recruitment or .

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.