Federal Work Study - Spirit Shop

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas.  USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.  

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform cashier duties, and provide customer service to all who enter the Spirit Shop.
• Receive all merchandise, unpack, price and display throughout store.
• Re-stock snacks and check for expiration dates
• Perform clerical duties including answering the phone, pricing and bar-coding of merchandise.
• Maintain a neat sales floor by folding merchandise and dusting shelves
• Sell merchandise at selected sports competitions including homecoming
• Position will require occasional work for special events (e.g., graduation, alumni reunion, orientation and homecoming.)
• Complete the Federal Work Study orientation.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer retail experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Effective customer service, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A team player with strong communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer skills or a willingness to learn
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information

TO APPLY:
 Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references. 

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Questions: email human resources at hr@stmary.edu