About this role
• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly: $19.89
Class/Calendar: B21, 12 months
Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay: Available annually
New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary: To assist students, staff and parents concerning bookstore activities; to maintain complete and accurate financial records for all student accounts in accordance with district guidelines; to monitor textbook and supply inventory. Key Responsibilities:
• Assist students, staff and parents concerning bookstore activities
• Maintain detailed student financial accounts including collecting student fees, processing registration and withdrawals
• Maintain and reconcile complete and accurate financial records for all student accounts in accordance with district and/or state guidelines and provide financial reports to appropriate district personnel as required
• Monitor the handling of monies from extracurricular and student activities, fund-raising projects, vending machines, sale of PE and band uniforms, etc including preparing cash boxes and daily bank deposits
• Issue refunds as required (dropped classes, overpayments, etc)
• Track and collect student debts or fees owed to school or district (NSF checks, damaged or lost texts, library books, PE uniforms, etc)
• Organize and coordinate the mail-in registration process; train registration staff
• Process student ID cards; maintain records on student lockers and ticket inventory for student activities
• Process requisitions; verify purchase orders and invoices for Student Activities; receive and distribute stock; manage inventory
• Prepare inventory records as needed; display and sell school supplies
• Maintain a record of textbooks issued to students or departments; order texts and return texts for refurbishing to textbook depository
• Maintain Lost and Found items
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in cash handling and finances
• Inventory management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associates or Bachelors in business/retail management, accounting preferred
Skills & Competencies:
• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Average proficiency in typing with accuracy and above average test battery with high math aptitude
• Ability to operate standard business machines including cash register, adding machine and calculator
• Knowledge of computer and applications (Word, Excel, Email, etc) with iVisions, Synergy and InTouch preferred
• Knowledge of bookstore operating principles, policies and procedures, to include cash handling, accounting and inventory maintenance
• Detail oriented; ability to organize, prioritize and to work independently with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions
• Ability to work well with students, staff, parents and general public; maintain confidentiality
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
• Typically works inside a school bookstore or an administrative office
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• May work in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak times like the beginning and end of the school year
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining inventory, handling transactions, and assisting customers
• Reaching, bending, and stretching to stock shelves and organize inventory
• Lifting and carrying boxes of books and supplies (typically 20-50 lbs)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.