Retail Associate I - Computer Store (part-time, CSULB student) en California State University, Long Beach

AVAILABILITY NEEDS 

• Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week
• For Fall 2025 must be available to work Monday 3:00pm - 7:30pm, Wednesday 7:00am - 1:00pm, Friday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
• Saturday Rotation

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of Bookstore Management, the Computer Store Associate – I assists customers by performing job duties throughout the various retail locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

CONDITIONS OF POSITION The conditions of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule

Work shifts will be assigned during regular Computer Store operating hours, which are generally Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 7:00pm; Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am to 4:30pm. Computer Store operations continue during the Summer and Winter sessions. Some campus closure dates and holidays are required. Shifts may vary to include mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Operational activity peaks at the beginning and end of academic semesters. The employee must be able to provide a minimum of 12 hours during academic semesters.

Physical Demands

The employee will frequently need to move boxes, unpack inventory and stock shelves with merchandise. The employee must frequently be able to lift and/or move a minimum of 40 pounds. There will be long periods of time standing on their feet and moving around in a large building, and the employee will be occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, bend at the waist, push or pull, reach above shoulder level, stoop and kneel. Some use of ladders to ascend/descend is occasionally required. The employee must comply with the University’s rules and regulations as well as the Beach Shops.

Work Environment

The employee is typically in a climate-controlled indoor environment within the retail location and occasionally has movement throughout the warehouse and outdoors, with exposure to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to noisy. Occasionally the work environment will have high customer traffic at the beginning of each new semester, during sales, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or experience

The employee must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units. Previous retail, customer service, or warehouse experience is preferred, but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

There are no required certificates, licenses, or registrations for this position.

Knowledge and Abilities

The employee must demonstrate proficiency in both written and verbal communication in English. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to providing excellent customer service. The employee must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.