Pacific College of Health and Science is hiring for the Federal Work Study (FWS) position of Bookstore Assistant at our San Diego campus.
General Job Summary:
The FWS Bookstore Assistant supports the daily operation of the bookstore in alignment with academic standards. This role assists bookstore staff with inventory management, organization, sales transactions, and maintaining a clean, calm, and professional environment.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a positive and approachable appearance at the front desk.
- Answer phone calls swiftly and ensure information provided is correct.
- Process sales transactions involving cash or credit while ensuring accurate transactions and speedy customer service.
- Keep the bookstore, copy room, and supply closet looking clean, stocked, and orderly.
- Record inventory and communicate status with manager.
- Ability to learn and operate bookstore applications such as Clover, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel.
- Receive and deliver packages to correct staff members and office suites.
Minimum/Required Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Maintain SAP and enrollment requirements.
- Maintain good behavioral standards and code of conduct.
- Report to work as scheduled, accurately record hours worked, and submit timesheets by established deadlines.
- Follow institutional policies and procedures.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
- Notify supervisors of schedule changes.
- Prioritize academic responsibilities.
- Maintain records confidentiality
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job in a typical office/workstation situation. Able to work sitting or standing at a desk and operating a computer using a keyboard and reading information on a monitor.
Rate of Pay: $17.75 per hour
Application Deadline/Procedures: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Marissa Cantellano at [email protected]. The application deadline is September 11, 2026.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of holistic, caring professionals. We are committed to creating a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Pacific College of Health and Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants are considered based on their qualifications for the position.
Pacific College of Health and Science is one of the oldest and largest accredited institutions training professionals in integrative and traditional Chinese medicine to include acupuncture, holistic nursing, massage therapy, and herbal medicine. Founded in 1986, Pacific College is home to beautiful campuses and busy clinics in New York, San Diego, and Chicago and a rapidly growing online division. Pacific College features an esteemed faculty with over 200 faculty members from around the globe, many of whom conduct ongoing research and educate approximately 1,700 students every year.