Job Information
Missouri State University Posting Details in Springfield, Missouri
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title Bookstore and Affiliate Locations Student Employee
Student Status Work Study Optional –You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Bookstore
Hiring Range $12.30 - $13.75
Department/Employer Operating Hours M-Th 8 am - 6 pm, Fri 8 am - 5 pm, Sat 11 am - 3 pm, Extended Weekend Hours During Special Events, Convenience Store Hours Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm Sat-Sun 11am - 10pm
How many hours per week are required? 10-20
Description of Primary Duties
Could include all or some of the following: customer service, cash handling, creating displays, text book services, answering phones/emails, answering bookstore questions, and other duties associated with retail employment.
Required Qualifications
Customer Service and/or retail (not fast food) experience is preferred but not required. Computer experience is helpful but not required. IT/software knowledge helpful but not required. Marketing, design, graphic design, social networking/marketing a plus but not required. Cash register experience preferred but not required.
Required Certifications
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
THIS IS A GENERAL OPEN POSTING FOR THE Summer and Fall semester. Bookstore department managers have positions with very specific time availability needs open at this time. If applying for a SUMMER opportunity, PLEASE LIST ALL TIMES YOU CAN WORK EVERY DAY AFTER YOU HAVE REGISTERED FOR CLASSES . Applications that list availability will be considered before those that do not. Managers or their supervisors will contact any applicants that they are interested in for interview from the information listed on the application.
You may be contacted by a hiring bookstore manager for interview based primarily on your availability. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all applicants directly due to the volume of applicants. If you have not been contacted two weeks after this posting close date, please know that we appreciate your interest in working at the bookstore, however all opportunities would have been filled. Thank you!
Contact Information
To be considered for employment, you must complete the online application within this posting.
Submit all other inquiries to bookstore@missouristate.edu
Disclaimer
Disclaimer (https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/156/docs/397337.pdf) for off campus positions only.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Posting Detail
Open Date 04/01/2025
Close Date 08/01/2025
Posting Number 20250034STU
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a current Missouri State University Student?
Yes
No
- Are you currently seeking a degree at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a teacher certification at Missouri State University?
Yes
No
I'm not sure.
- Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better?
Yes
No
I don't know
- Are you on academic probation?
Yes
No
- How many hours a week are you available to work?
up to 10
up to 20
Winter Break/Summer Break 15 - 30
Winter Break/Summer Break up to 40
- Please list any and all other campus jobs you have.
(Open Ended Question)
- What days and times are you available to work?
(Open Ended Question)
- Are you available to work during the summer?
Yes
No
- Would you be available to work during University breaks?
Always
Sometimes
Never
- Please list any special skills and/or experience you have.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please let us know which area(s) of the bookstore you would prefer to work: Textbooks, supplies, shipping and receiving, customer service, convenience stores, cashier, technology, clothing and souvenirs sales floor, or Madison Avenue.
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you prefer to be contacted by phone or e-mail? Please include contact information.
(Open Ended Question)