Bookstore Customer Service Associate

Bookstore Customer Service Associate Colgate University paid time off, sick time United States, York, Hamilton Apr 29, 2026 Posting Details Position Information Job Category Casual Wage Position Title Bookstore Customer Service Associate Full Time/Part Time Part Time Division Finance and Administration Department Colgate Bookstore Hiring Wage/Salary Range $16.00 / hour Department Statement Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service. The Colgate Bookstore is Central York's largest independent bookstore, located in a historic three-story building in the heart of Hamilton. We are owned and operated by Colgate University and are committed to upholding the University's standard of excellence in fostering an inviting and inclusive atmosphere and providing exceptional, personalized service to all. Seeking to hire bookstore customer service associates to work in various depts providing customer service on the sales floor or by phone, stocking merchandise, processing transactions through register, receiving, returns, pulling textbook orders and other areas as assigned. Accountabilities Duties vary, but may include: working at the register, helping with general books, textbooks, gift wing, general merchandise. Requirements Professional Experience/ Qualifications Ability to provide excellent customer service Ability to have a flexible schedule Ability to work in a fast paced environment Ability to learn Point of Sale (P.O.S.) and inventory systems Ability to work weekends Ability to work collegially with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students on a daily basis Preferred Qualifications Education Physical Requirements Ability to stand for long periods of time - up to 6 hours Ability to look at a screen for long periods of time - up to 6 hours Ability climb stairs Ability to lift up to 30 pounds Other Information Must be available to work weekends. Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2025CW041Posting Temporary Yes Work Schedule Must be available to work weekends. Job Open Date 11/18/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Clery Act

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The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• This position requires employees to be no younger than 16 years of age at the time of hire. Are you at least 16 years of age, or will you be by the time of hire? yes no
• Are you currently a Colgate employee? Yes No
• Have you ever been a Colgate employee? Yes No
• Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer? Yes No
• Are you a child of a Colgate employee? Yes No
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