Catalog Database Specialist

Position Type Full Time

Description

The Catalog Database Specialist researches titles, verifies information, and maintains accurate course materials records for BNC Virtual clients and BNC stores.

Education - It's in Our DNA

At Barnes & Noble Education (“BNED”) and across our family of brands, we are dedicated to making tomorrow a better, more inclusive, and smarter world by servicing all who work in education. As a leading solutions provider for the education industry, we are committed to driving affordability, accessibility, and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide by ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Together, our teams work to elevate lives through education.

To support this mission, we are seeking a Catalog Database Specialist to help ensure accurate and reliable course materials information for BNC Virtual clients and BNC stores. This role conducts title research, verifies and enters information, and maintains database records in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. The Specialist collaborates with team members and internal partners to clarify information, resolve discrepancies, complete assigned requests, and support database-related projects.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Research and add titles for BNC Virtual clients and BNC stores, ensuring required information is accurate and complete.
• Verify incoming title information, identify discrepancies or missing details, and follow established procedures to obtain clarification or make corrections.
• Complete database updates and assigned maintenance tasks, including Online Database projects, accurately and within established timelines.
• Follow established database procedures, guidelines, and quality standards, seeking guidance on unfamiliar or more complex matters.
• Cross-train in eContent, Instructional Materials, and Custom Coursepacks to provide support as needed.
• Work with other departments to gather information, complete database-related requests, and support assigned projects.
• Prepare and maintain reports on assigned projects, including progress and outstanding items.
• Prioritize assigned tasks to meet deadlines and communicate questions, issues, or potential delays to the supervisor.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete research, data entry, and maintenance tasks accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies and determine when guidance is needed.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with AI tools and the ability to use them responsibly to support research and improve efficiency while verifying the accuracy of generated information.
• Knowledge of MBS systems, processes, or course materials operations preferred.
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to consistently meet the scheduling requirements of the position.

Please Note: Employees may be required to report to our Columbia, MO office periodically based on business needs. Applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Columbia location, as relocation assistance will not be provided.

How We Elevate Our Employees

We believe your success is our success, so our benefits package is designed specifically to support you in every aspect of your life. At BNED, we offer a variety of programs and resources to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees by offering a competitive total rewards package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401k with an annual discretionary match, life insurance, commuter benefits, paid time off with paid holidays, and a broad range of other benefits.

The hiring rate for this position is $18.50. This rate represents the base salary only, in good faith at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At Barnes & Noble Education, we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students, faculty, and schools, serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.

Barnes & Noble Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Barnes & Noble Education provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the interview process, please contact fieldhr@bncollege.com.