Student Sales Associate - Bookstore

University of South Carolina

Spartanburg, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Business Administration, Computer Science, Customer Support/Service, Economics, Fine Art, Information Technology & Information Systems, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, Natural Science, Nonprofit, Nursing Administration, Pallet Jack, Philosophy, Psychology, Retail, Sales, Social Media, Social Sciences, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
Spartanburg, SC
POSTED
5 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STU00023PO26 Job Title Student Employee Internal Title Student Sales Associate - Bookstore Campus Upstate College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS Bookstore Advertised Salary $10/hour Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per week 20 Work Schedule

Hours per week will vary around school schedule. Maximum of 20 hours per week with extended hours during peak times.

Job Search Category Student Employee

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

General job duties include answering the telephone, stocking general merchandise and textbooks, operating point-of-sale cash register, cleaning duties including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and dusting, assisting customers in the store, taking inventory of general merchandise and textbooks, and other day-to-day customer service duties as assigned. Social Media posting experience a plus.

Qualifications

Must be able to lift 50lbs and operate a pallet jack. Must be able to operate a point-of-sale cash register, telephone and computer. Local students are preferred because you must be able to work nights and weekends as needed and must be available for summer work. Must be able to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and extended hours during peak times, such as beginning and end of semesters. Freshman or Sophomore status and retail/customer service experience preferred.

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check. A copy of your upcoming and/or current class schedule must be attached to the application in the Applicants Documents section under "Other Supporting Documents".

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1-2 Desired Start Date 08/10/2026 Job Open Date 07/16/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209648 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • What is your expected graduation date?

(Open Ended Question)

    • What is your current cumulative GPA?

(Open Ended Question)

    • Have you worked on-campus before?

(Open Ended Question)

    • If so, please list department name, supervisor, and date job ended.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Are you currently working another on-campus job?

(Open Ended Question)

    • If yes, list department name and supervisor.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Have you been awarded Federal Work Study for this semester?
  • Yes

  • No

    • What is your major?

(Open Ended Question)

    • What is your current student status?
  • Freshman

  • Sophomore

  • Junior

  • Senior

  • Graduate Student

    • What is your College affiliation? Please list one of the following: Business Administration & Economics College of Arts & Sciences Department of Psychology Education Fine Arts & Communication Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Information Management Systems Language, Literature & Composition Math & Computer Science Natural Sciences Non-Profit Administration Nursing Pre-Professional Social & Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences, Philosophy & History Undeclared

(Open Ended Question)

    • Why are you interested in this position?

(Open Ended Question)

    • Do you have any extracurricular activities/other jobs that would prevent you from working nights or weekends on occasion?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Other Supporting Documents

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of References and Contact Information

About the Company

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University of South Carolina