BOOKSTORE MANAGER

Position:                      BOOKSTORE MANAGER

Department:                Business and Finance

Reports to:                  Chief Financial Officer

FSLA Classification:   Salary Exempt 

Salary:                         Commensurate with Experience

Job Summary 

The Director will oversee the operations and strategic planning of the Lane College Bookstore and Off-Campus Housing. The Director’s duties include managing staff, overseeing the budget, employing marketing strategies and many other facets of retail business. The Director is expected to improve efficiency and increase profits while managing the overall operations of assigned departments.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Lane College’s mission, vision and core values.
• Works with leadership to develop an effective long-term vision for Retail Management that ties to the College strategic plan.
• Serve as the representative for the Retail Departments for college committees, as requested and appointed.
• Overseeing daily bookstore operations encompasses ordering course materials, branded merchandise, and other essentials.
• Oversee inventory processes, including purchasing, stocking, and conducting regular inventory checks.
• Manage bookstore marketing efforts, including social media, promotions, and special events. 
• Developing and implementing growth strategies to enhance retail operations and align with the institution’s goals.
• Recruit, train, and supervise retail management staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Evaluating performance and productivity.
• Generating reports and giving presentations.
• Responsible for supervision of all Lane College off-campus housing facilities.
• Complete or supervise all store opening and closing procedures daily; daily closeout process of cash registers and prepare daily bank deposits.
• Responsible for all activities related to the merchandising of school including meeting with vendors, establishing quantities to be ordered, generating purchase orders, receiving the goods, and evaluating price mark-ups and markdowns.
• Maintain a visible presence in assigned retail areas and engage in positive, professional interactions with students.
• Participate and engage in campus life events in the evenings and on weekends, as needed. 
• Effectively communicates with students, parents, administrators, faculty and vendors.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, and with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences. 
• Selects, trains, supervises, evaluates and encourages developmental opportunities and growth for assigned professional and student staff members.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, and business administration or related field preferred.  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Must have at least five years of recent, substantive work experience in supervision and budget management, as well as experience in a college residential setting.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, organization and planning skills, and Microsoft Office and computer database/ systems knowledge.
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work extended hours including evenings and weekends when needed.
• Enjoy working with a diverse student population of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.
• Requires some walking and ability to climb stairs. Able to sit or stand for long periods of time, when needed, and lift 5lbs.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $30,000 - $40,000