University of Akron-Campus Retail Associate; Temporary

University of Akron-Campus Retail Associate (Temporary)

Join Barnes & Noble College as a temporary Campus Retail Associate and help create vibrant, engaging retail experiences for students, faculty, and alumni.

As a Campus Retail Associate, you will provide superior customer service and support store leaders in all facets of retail operations to ensure optimal performance.

• Flexible Scheduling
• Sick time accrual from date of hire
• Generous employee discount – including course materials & textbooks
• Management Development Program opportunities
• The opportunity to add valuable, transferrable experience and skills to your resume

• Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments.
• Provide a friendly atmosphere by greeting customers and focusing on their positive experience throughout their visit.
• Take initiative to support store operations, including operating equipment and cash registers, while ensuring speed of service and accurate transactions.
• Keep the store looking fresh by shelving, arranging, cleaning, and organizing products or space within the store.
• Work on a weekly basis for a period of 90 days or less, including occasional weekends and flexibility for opening, midday, or closing shifts.
• Perform routine housekeeping such as dusting, mopping, window cleaning, vacuuming, and trash removal.

• Frequent movement within the store to access various departments and products.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.

• Daily Pay earned wage access for all store employees.
• Employee Discount.
• Paid sick time (accrued based on time worked).
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) after completing 1,000 hours worked in a 12‑month period.
• Commuter Benefits.

Our stores comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements regarding social distancing and sanitizing. Positions may require confirmation of vaccination. The use of face masks throughout the day and while on campus may also be expected or required.

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver an elevated experience.
• Outstanding attitude with willingness to learn and capability to excel in a fast‑paced, team environment.
• Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.
• Flexible availability throughout the academic year, including peak periods.

Barnes & Noble College is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Entry level

Temporary

Sales and Business Development

Retail

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