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**Open Date** 07/31/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16194N

**Job Title** Bookstore Dept Asst

**Working Title** Sandy Campus Store Associate

**Job Grade** B

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 19

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F 15-20 hours a week, some weekends, holidays and late nights

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00435 - University Campus Store

**Location** Campus

**City** Sandy, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $16.00

**Close Date** 10/31/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University Campus Store is seeking part-time retail associates to engage and connect with students, faculty, staff and fans of the University of Utah at our Sandy University Campus Store, located on the first floor of the University of Utah Sandy Center, at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Sandy, UT. Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, works hard to help each other succeed, and celebrates each other’s wins to deliver the best experience for our customers.

Staff who work for the Campus Store enjoy a variety of benefits, including an employee discount at the Campus Store, a set work schedule to provide consistency and predictability, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the Campus Store.

The University of Utah is the state’s public flagship institution and a top-tier research university. The University Campus Store is consistently ranked among the top 15 institutionally run campus stores in the nation. We proudly serve over 40,000 students, faculty, and staff, along with millions of visitors each year as the Official Retailer of the University of Utah.

At the Campus Store, Everything Goes Back to U—our mission is to support the University community through every latte, textbook, and piece of Utah gear we provide. We are guided by our core values:

* Empower Student Success

* Support Faculty and Staff

* Foster Pride and Tradition

* Deliver Unmatched Customer Service

We are also committed to the six core principles outlined by President Taylor Randall and the Board of Trustees: leadership, education, research, service, patient care, and unity with sister institutions. These commitments shape our daily operations and interactions with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Join us in creating a welcoming, service-driven environment where Your Pride is Our Purpose—and help us make a lasting impact at the University of Utah.

Responsibilities

+ Provide an exceptional customer experience by ensuring the customer is always the priority.

+ Determine customer needs based on customer preferences; suggest additional merchandise to compliment customer selection.

+ Demonstrate knowledge of store products and services to build sales and minimize returns.

+ Demonstrate proficiency in POS systems.

+ Retrieve additional merchandise at customers’ request (i.e., retrieve merchandise from stockroom; pull merchandise to assist Develop new business and expand client base through in-store interaction, suggestive selling, and on the floor presence.

+ Maintain department recovery standards, including selling floor and fitting rooms.

+ Deliver optimal merchandise execution presentation through merchandise placement, execution, and style, including visual elements.

+ Ensure accurate merchandise pricing, and process markdowns in a timely and accurate manner.

+ Assist in inventory and markdown process.

+ Assist in picking, packing, and shipping merchandise to fulfill customer orders as needed.

+ Adhere to Asset Protection policies and procedures, including shortage prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of retail sales experience; a minimum of one year of experience supervising employees and buying merchandise; and effective oral and written communication skills required. A commitment to the concept of excellence in service is expected from the incumbent. An Associate Degree in Business, or a related field, or two years of related college work along with the above requirements or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) is preferred. Other specific preferences may be called for, depending on the unique needs in a given area.

Preferences

+ The ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

+ Able to work independently when necessary.

+ Highly motivated with consistent work ethic.

+ Effective communication in both written and verbal.

+ Strong organizational skills.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.