• Course Materials Coordinator- Bookstore

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    S4734P

    Home Org Name

     

    Bookstore Administrative

     

    Division Name

     

    AVP, Budgets & Business Operations

    Position Title

    Course Materials Coordinator- Bookstore

     

    Job Class Code

    EF13A/B

    Appointment Status

     

    Full-time

     

    Part-time FTE

     

    Limited Term

     

    No

     

    Limited Term Length

    Job Summary

    _Do you enjoy building connections, streamlining processes, and making a direct impact on student success?_

     

    The Auburn University Bookstore (https://www.aubookstore.com/) is seeking a **Course Materials Coordinator** to support students, faculty, and the campus community by managing the textbook department’s operations and strategy. This role ensures students have timely access to the resources they need while maintaining efficient, student-focused services.

    Essential Functions

    + Researches and analyzes all aspects of purchasing, retaining and returning course materials.

    + Generates and approves all textbook purchase orders to publishers insuring all textbooks are delivered, priced, received, and available.

    + Coordinates sales floor activities to include sales, service and monthly layout of shelving units and placement of individual course materials on floor.

    + Supervises and trains staff, to include students and temporary employees, on textbook operations in the Bookstore.

    + Coordinates and manages the textbook special order and web order fulfillment for students.

    + Acts as liaison to the students, faculty, parents, student organizations and the Bookstore, as relates to the course material process.

    + Analyzes the financial impact of owning or returning unsold course materials each semester. Making fiscally responsible decisions based on findings.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Level I:

    + High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience OR

    + Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience OR

    + Bachelor’s degree and no experience

    Level II:

    + High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience OR

    + Associate’s degree plus 4 years of experience OR

    + Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience

    **Scope of Experience:** Experience in retail sales operations, purchasing, and/or customer service.

     

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

    Minimum Skills and Abilities

    + Knowledge of extensive body of rules, precedents, procedures, applicable to administrative support work.

     

    Minimum Technology Skills

     

    Minimum License and Certifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $33,050 - $52,350

     

    Job Category

     

    Administrative

     

    Working Hours if Non-Traditional

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

     

    Posting Date

     

    09/09/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55832

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

     

    Optional Documents