Retail Associate - UU Bookstore

Retail Associate - UU Bookstore

Western Illinois University invites applicants for a retail associate position at its UU Bookstore located on the Macomb campus.

Western Illinois University is a regional public university located in Macomb, IL, with a second branch campus in Moline, IL. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and post‑baccalaureate programs and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

• Assist customers with inquiries and purchases.
• Perform cashier duties, including handling cash and electronic transactions.
• Stock shelves and maintain visual merchandising standards.
• Manage returns and exchanges, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Remain on feet for the majority of the shift.

Work Location: Macomb campus, IL
Appointment: January 20, 2026 – January 30, 2026
Hourly Wage: $16.00/hr
Benefits: Early cancellation or extension may apply; extra‑help employees are not eligible for insurance, paid leave, or holiday pay.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• For a degree, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited institution at the time of application.

To apply, complete the online employment application via the WIU Employment portal. Upload supplemental materials, including a current resume and official transcript(s), with each document under 2 MB. Only U.S. residents not requiring sponsorship will be considered. Background investigation will be required upon offer.

Western Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university actively encourages applications from a diverse array of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities.