Campus Shop Associate 

Permanent, Part-Time (0.75 FTE) starting as soon as possible 

One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours.  

The Campus Shop Associate coordinates the smooth operation of the Campus Shop, providing high quality customer service and monitoring inventory to ensure sufficient stock to meet the needs of our community. This position is responsible for both the on-campus and online stores. 

Work Schedule: 

Regular hours of work are 9:00-4:00 on all school days, and the last two weeks of August. This position works more flexible hours from July 1 to August 14, depending upon when shipments of inventory arrive. The shop is closed during holiday breaks with the exception of Labour Day weekend. 

Responsibilities include: 

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the campus shop and online store. 
Responds to queries and goes the extra mile to support sales. 
Responsible for organization and display of merchandise. 
Maintains inventory including uniforms and other merchandise. 
Processes payments and refunds. 
Reconciles sales and cash receipts. 
Processes online orders. 
Orders stationary supplies for employees. 
Manages yearend inventory count and reconciliation process. 
Oversees casual sales associates hired for peak sales and inventory periods. 
Keeps up to date with uniform requirements in order to advise parents on purchases. 
Manages online appointment booking system to coordinate student and family uniform appointments. 
Other duties as required. 
 

The successful candidate will have the following skills, background and interest: 

This position requires a high school diploma along with a minimum one years’ experience in retail sales including POS transactions. 
Knowledge of merchandising and the ability to create attractive displays. 
Proven sales skills.  
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers. 
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills. 
Enthusiastic, energetic, a self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment. 
Strong computer skills. 
Capacity to work at a moderate to high level of physical effort including the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 pounds. 
Experience with online stores would be an asset. 

Pay Range:  

Hourly pay range: $23.34 – $27.46. 

Criminal Record Check: 

Must pass and maintain a clear Solicitor General criminal record check for the purpose of working with children. 

Application Details: 

Please apply by 2:00 pm Monday, December 2nd, 2024. 

About St. Michaels University School: 

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence. 

Our students from over 30 countries all over the world have opportunities in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, service and outdoor education, and are inspired by an extraordinary staff committed to character growth and preparing students for what lies ahead in life. The school’s Mission shapes these endeavours: Our school seeks the excellence in all of us, with passion and compassion. We are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth and goodness, providing outstanding preparation for life.  

At St. Michaels University School, we seek to employ and empower individuals who wish to forge impactful relationships and careers that place our students at the centre. We firmly believe that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision – a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong.