University of Vermont
Assistant Course Materials Buyer/e-Book Coordinator
🇺🇸 Burlington, VT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $22 - $24 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ November 13th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Coordinate digital content (e-book) operations for the UVM Bookstore's Course Materials.
- Research and order course materials for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
- Communicate with faculty regarding requisition issues and course materials questions.
- Manage online ordering, textbook buyback, rental, and third-party seller programs within the Course Materials Department.
- Oversee the Medical Books and Supplies departments.
- Provide customer support and assist with book ordering and purchasing.
- Required skills include knowledge of ICS and POS system software, MS Office, Adobe, and social media usage.
- Minimum qualifications: Associate's degree and three years related retail experience or equivalent combination.
- Compensation ranges from $22 to $24 per hour.
- Work schedule includes some evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and possible overtime; background check required.
Assistant Course Materials Buyer/e-Book Coordinator Full Description
Posting Summary | Coordinate all phases of the digital content (e-book) components of the UVM Bookstore’s Course Materials operation, including regular contact with vendors, resolving compatibility issues, resolving online access issues, and reconciling complex invoices. Research and order course materials for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Communicate with faculty in a timely and professional manner on problems or questions related to requisitions. Coordinate the Course Materials Department’s online ordering, textbook buyback and rental, and third-party seller programs. Manage the Medical Books and Supplies departments. Assist customers with book ordering and purchasing. Provide exceptional customer service and support UVM’s commitment to Our Common Ground and environmental sustainability.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Associates degree and three years related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of computer ICS and POS system software, MS Office, Adobe and ability to utilize social media required. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice and training, fostering a collaborative multicultural environment. Must be able to work some weekends, evenings and occasional University holidays with occasional overtime.
Desirable Qualifications
Anticipated Pay Range | $22-$24/hour
Other Information |
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UE ($18.50 minimum hourly rate)
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Open Date | 11/12/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Posting Number | S5821PO
Department | UVM Bookstore/11585
Position Number | 001646
Percent of Full-Time | 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
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