Campus Store Associate — Part-Time; Association

Finger Lakes Community College is driven by its four values:
Vitality, Inquiry, Perseverance, and Interconnectedness. Employees approach their work with these values in mind and are committed to student, faculty, and staff success. We seek the spirit of these values in those who wish to become a part of the vibrant FLCC community.

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The Part-Time Campus Store Associate supports the Campus Store Manager in the daily operation of the FLCC Campus Store. This position provides hands‑on leadership and operational support to ensure a welcoming, efficient, and student‑centered retail environment. The Associate will assist with supervising and supporting student and part‑time staff, customer service, point‑of‑sale operations, inventory management, merchandising, store organization, and special events. The position will serve as a key support to the Campus Store Manager and may assume responsibility for daily store operations in the Manager's absence.

The position requires flexibility to work a variable part‑time schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends during peak periods, Commencement, and campus events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Store Operations & Customer Service

Assist the Campus Store Manager with the daily operation of the Campus Store.

Open and/or close the store, as assigned, and ensure appropriate cash‑handling and security procedures are followed.

Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Assist customers with purchases, returns, exchanges, product questions, and general Campus Store needs.

Help maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and accessible retail environment.

Identify operational issues and communicate concerns or recommendations to the Campus Store Manager.

Serve as the Manager's operational support and provide day-to‑day leadership when the Manager is unavailable. Passionate about working with children.

Staff Support & Supervision

Assist the Campus Store Manager with training, directing, and supporting student and part‑time employees.

Provide guidance to employees regarding customer service, store procedures, point‑of‑sale processes, and daily responsibilities.

Assist with staff scheduling and coverage as directed by the Campus Store Manager.

Monitor employee attendance, work assignments, and performance and communicate concerns to the Campus Store Manager.

Foster a positive, professional, and customer‑focused work environment.

Point‑of‑Sale & Financial Operations

Operate the Campus Store point‑of‑sale system accurately and efficiently.

Process sales, returns, exchanges, and other transactions in accordance with established procedures.

Assist with daily cash reconciliation and related financial procedures.

Follow FLCC Association cash‑handling, purchasing, and financial‑control policies.

Assist with financial or sales reporting as requested by the Campus Store Manager.

Identify and report discrepancies or concerns to the Campus Store Manager.

Inventory & Merchandising

Assist with receiving, organizing, stocking, and displaying merchandise.

Help maintain accurate inventory records and assist with periodic inventory counts.

Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to the Campus Store Manager.

Assist with pricing, tagging, merchandising, and seasonal store displays.

Help maintain appropriate organization of textbooks, course materials, apparel, supplies, technology, and other Campus Store merchandise.

Assist with inventory transfers, returns, and other inventory‑related activities as directed.

eCampus & Online Store Support

Assist students and customers with questions related to online…