Office Associate, Bookstore Seasonal

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsins largest and most diverse technical college offering 170 high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at.

• Prepares and processes standard forms invoices requisitions or other documents that includes letters memos minutes reports charts proposals.

• 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.

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

Required Education & ExperienceHigh 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.

CompetenciesCultivates 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.

This position is seasonal and part-time with up to 19 hours per week at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus. The position is typically scheduled during AugustSeptember and JanuaryFebruary.

Standard hours are Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. During the summer hours shift to Monday through Friday between 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 at other campuses.

CompensationSalary 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 applicants 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.

• 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 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email j