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Bookstore Manager - Harrison County Campus
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A Retail Store Manager manages a retail store, either an independent business or a store that is part of a large retail chain. Reviews and monitors merchandise sales, inventory and prices, and directs advertising and promotions. Supervises sales, warehouse, cleaning, maintenance and security staff and prepares work schedules. Responsible for resolving customer complaints.
$45,440 / year median in Mississippi
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Bookstore Manager - Harrison County Campus Job Description Reports to the Dean of Business Services for the operation of the campus bookstore to include staff, inventory, and daily operation of the bookstore. Job Duties Responsible for the oversight and management of all book-related resources, including purchase materials, rentals, and digital materials such as eBooks. Ensures timely acquisition and availability of required course materials in coordination with faculty and vendors, while maintaining compliance with institutional policies and goals. Responsible for the supervision of other bookstore employees at the campus level. Maintain payroll and leave records for bookstore personnel. Responsible for overseeing the ordering, receiving, and pricing of the bookstores resale merchandise, instructional materials, and textbooks. Responsible for the management of the bookstore budget and reporting budgeting needs as they occur. Responsible for the functions of creating purchase orders and receiving documents in Banner software. Responsible for maintaining accurate records including packing slips, invoices, and monthly reconciliation for a college-issued procurement card with which many bookstore purchases are made. Maintain book information within the MGCCC book service program. Supervise the issuing and collecting of serialized book service books as well as maintain records of student with delinquent book service books. Responsible for the collection of money, preparation of bank and credit card deposits, and reconciliation of funds. Through the use of Winprism Point of Sale (POS)/ Inventory control, conduct a yearly inventory of all merchandise and books. Responsible for inventory control maintenance of the bookstore inventory giving keen awareness to POS control reports and through theft/loss/shrinkage preparedness. Complete required development hours through the College Employee Development program. Other duties as assigned by Dean of Business Services and the Harrison County Campus Vice President. Mandatory Qualifications (M1) Associate Degree in Business or related area from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. (M2) Minimum of 2 years experience in business related area including purchasing, inventory, budgeting, or other customer service related experience. (M3) Demonstrated experience in the organization and management of a multitude of projects simulatenously. (M4) Proficient in the use of computers to include the use of point of sale systems. (M5) Excellent customer service and communication skills. Desirable Qualifications (D1) Bachelor's degree in business administration, retail management, or other related field. Experience in a retail environment. (D2) Familiarity with college bookstore systems and vendor platforms. (D3) Experience with customer service in a community college or other institution of higher learning. (D4) Experience with Winprism, Banner, and/or Canvas