Job Summary

Under the direction of and as a deputy position to the Director of Auxiliary Enterprises: to assist with or manage as appropriate the planning, organizing and supervision of all phases of the bookstore including purchasing, sales, training, buy-back events, book rush, inventory control, advertising, new products research, development of policies and procedures, security, accounting methods and procedures, employee supervision, and appraisals. Assists with hiring, training and evaluating all full and part time staff under the supervision of this position. Supervise the selling floor, including staffing and assisting with customer service. Assume Director’s responsibilities in Director’s absence. Assist with communications and technology planning, guidance, implementation and maintenance. Responsible for all departmental marketing areas including special events, social media, brochures, signage, posters, etc. This position is also responsible for buying for resale all spirit merchandise, greeting cards and novelty merchandise and controlling inventory in those areas. Must be able to work overtime on a regular rotating basis and during book rush periods. Qualifications - Education Bachelor’s degree required with Marketing or Retail Management emphasis preferred. Qualifications - Experience Position requires a minimum of five years experience in retail/college store environment with three to five years of retail buying experience in multiple lines. Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity. Experience as an assistant manager in a retail management or college store a plus. Should have strong working knowledge of buying principles and merchandise planning. Buying experience in same or similar product groups a plus. Qualifications - Skills General knowledge of the principles of management and retailing practices including merchandising, display, inventory control, shipping and receiving; ability to plan and organize; working knowledge of college bookstore systems and policies; knowledge of accounting and marketing principles; strong computer skills including Word and Excel and good working knowledge of retail technology including POS; ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with the faculty, administration and the student. Ability to get along well with people; integrity; strong customer service skills; ability to work with others in a team effort. Work Hours Available during store operating hours, 8:30am-6:30pm as well as occasional Saturdays