Spirit Store​/Coffee Shop Worker - Pool

Posting Details

Position Information

Department/College
Auxiliary Services

Position Title
Spirit Store/Coffee Shop Worker - Pool

Job Category
Staff

Posting Number
00504

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full or Part Time
Part-Time

Other
Temporary pool

Temporary
Yes

If Temporary, number of months
as needed

Position Summary Information

Duties

The Athens State University Spirit Store is seeking part-time temporary workers, up to 19 hours per week as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist customers with purchases of school-branded merchandise and gifts.
• Operate the cash register. Restock shelves, organize displays, and maintain a clean and welcoming store environment.
• Provide friendly, helpful service to students, faculty, alumni, and campus visitors.
• Support and assist during special campus events or sales. Assist students and provide support for book related materials.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or its equivalent required.
• Must be available to work early morning and evening hours
• Must have a willingness to learn or prior experience in preparing and serving coffee.
• Friendly with excellent customer service
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization
• Passionate about coffee

QUALICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Coffee experience preferred
• Serv Safe certification preferred but not required

Salary Schedule

Wage minimum $15.00 per hour. No benefits, temporary, part-time as needed

Posting Detail Information

University Information

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Approximately 3,000 students each semester have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where over 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 95% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course.

The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was named the Most Affordable College in Alabama by The Best Schools, as well as a 2024 Great College to Work For by Modern Think. Athens State offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 392 full and part-time employees with approximately 88 full-time faculty members in three colleges:
College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. 83% of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. Athens State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in North Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society's "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

EEO Statement

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities.

Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, .

Background Check Statement

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Additional Information

Athens State University participates in the E-verify System to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

You are applying to an applicant pool. Spirit Store workers are hired on an as needed basis to cover immediate need. For continued consideration, it is suggested that applicants reapply every two…