Campus Store Manager

Essential Functions
Manage all financial operations of the Campus Store focusing on budget development sales analysis purchasing oversight and accurate recordkeeping to ensure fiscal integrity. Oversee the selection procurement and availability of all print textbooks (required and optional) ensuring timely readiness for student purchase each term. Oversee Direct Digital Access ( DDA /IA) course materials coordinating with faculty vendors and internal departments to ensure accurate setup timely delivery and seamless student access. Direct purchasing and inventory planning for general merchandise including apparel food items technology accessories school supplies and gift products. Establish and maintain effective relationships with sales representatives and vendors to support competitive pricing product selection and consistent product availability aligning with operational standards. Oversee online order processing and fulfillment to ensure accuracy efficiency and timely customer service. Direct all merchandising operations including receiving pricing stocking display and presentation of retail goods. Coordinate textbook buyback operations including preparation of buyback lists and execution of end-of-semester buyback processes. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with students faculty staff and administration while modeling and promoting a high standard of customer service. Lead employee lifecycle activities including recruitment hiring training performance evaluation scheduling classification and termination of Campus Store staff to promote a supportive and motivated team environment. Maintain current knowledge of industry trends best practices and innovations in retail operations textbook management merchandising public relations and information systems. Manage all aspects of point-of-sale ( POS ) and inventory control systems ensuring accuracy reliability and operational efficiency. Oversee daily cash handling procedures and prepare accurate daily monthly and year-end sales and financial reports. Develop implement and monitor operational policies and procedures including pricing strategies margin goals and profitability targets to demonstrate strategic leadership and drive store success. Direct inventory management processes including tracking reconciliation recordkeeping and coordination of annual physical inventory for audit purposes. Attend regional and national retail and textbook industry conferences (e.g. ICBA ) to maintain professional knowledge and strengthen vendor relationships. Operate and support a range of store technologies and equipment including POS systems computers printers copiers calculators and labeling systems. Support institutional goals by improving operational efficiency through effective staffing communication and process improvement. Foster a collaborative service-oriented and respectful work environment. Promote a Culture of Belonging Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students faculty members and college employees feel welcomed valued and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the Colleges policies and programming related to access fair employment and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in business administration retailing or a related field. Three (3) years* of retail experience or merchandising. Two (2) years of supervisory experience * A Bachelors Degree in business administration retailing or related area will substitute for one (1) year of the required retailing or merchandising experience.