**Position Details** Position Information **Requisition Number** S4734P **Home Org Name** Bookstore Administrative **Division Name** AVP, Budgets & Business Operations **Position Title** Course Materials Coordinator- Bookstore **Job Class Code** EF13A/B **Appointment Status** Full-time **Part-time FTE** **Limited Term** No **Limited Term Length** **Job Summary** **_Do you enjoy building connections, streamlining processes, and making a direct impact on student success?_** The Auburn University Bookstore (https://www.aubookstore.com/) is seeking a **Course Materials Coordinator** to support students, faculty, and the campus community by managing the textbook department’s operations and strategy. This role ensures students have timely access to the resources they need while maintaining efficient, student-focused services. **Essential Functions** + Researches and analyzes all aspects of purchasing, retaining and returning course materials. + Generates and approves all textbook purchase orders to publishers insuring all textbooks are delivered, priced, received, and available. + Coordinates sales floor activities to include sales, service and monthly layout of shelving units and placement of individual course materials on floor. + Supervises and trains staff, to include students and temporary employees, on textbook operations in the Bookstore. + Coordinates and manages the textbook special order and web order fulfillment for students. + Acts as liaison to the students, faculty, parents, student organizations and the Bookstore, as relates to the course material process. + Analyzes the financial impact of owning or returning unsold course materials each semester. Making fiscally responsible decisions based on findings. **Why Work at Auburn?** + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Minimum Qualifications **Minimum Qualifications** **Level I:** + High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience OR + Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience OR + Bachelor’s degree and no experience **Level II:** + High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience OR + Associate’s degree plus 4 years of experience OR + Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience **Scope of Experience:** Experience in retail sales operations, purchasing, and/or customer service. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications **Minimum Skills and Abilities** + Knowledge of extensive body of rules, precedents, procedures, applicable to administrative support work. **Minimum Technology Skills** **Minimum License and Certifications** Desired Qualifications **Desired Qualifications** Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** $33,050 - $52,350 **Job Category** Administrative **Working Hours if Non-Traditional** **City position is located in:** Auburn **State position is located:** Alabama **List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position** **Posting Date** 09/09/2025 **Closing Date** **Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement** It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** **Quick Link for Internal Postings** https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55832 **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter **Optional Documents**