• Retail Services Specialist

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Retail Services Specialist

    Posting Summary

    The University of Vermont Print and Mail Department is seeking a Retail Services Specialist to oversee daily financial, operational and marketing activities related to retail services of the Waterman Print and Mail Center. Staff the customer service desk and answer and find resolutions for customer inquiries. Monitor, maintain and train others on customer facing in-office systems (Walk-up copy machines and computer stations). Operate all point-of-sale and service systems (registers, mail metering, UPS and FedEx software). Assist with communications and marketing strategies. Recruit temporary employees and work study students. Actively engage in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion, environmental sustainability and delivering great customer experience. Perform daily deposits and monthly reports.

     

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

     

    High School diploma and three years of experience in a retail and/or customer service environment with demonstrated skills in problem solving, customer service, marketing and/or promotions, cash handling and cash reconciliations required.

     

    Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and database software and point-of-sale and on-line ordering systems required. Specific physical requirements may apply based on job functions.

    Desirable Qualifications

    NA

    Anticipated Pay Range $24/hour to $26.00/hour

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining Unit Position - United Electrical Workers, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required

     

    FLSA Non-Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UE ($18.50 minimum hourly rate)

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 09/02/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Print and Mail OC4 N

     

    Posting Number S5730PO

     

    Department Print & Mail Center/11580

     

    Position Number 00020850

     

    Percent of Full-Time 1.0

     

    Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

     

    Term (months per year) 12

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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    + How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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    (Open Ended Question)

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

     

    Optional Documents