Assistant Director of Bookstore Operations

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title Assistant Director of Bookstore Operations

Position Type Staff

FTE

1.0

General Employment Period

May 1 – April 30

General Work Schedule (days of week)

Monday – Friday with approximately ten weekend days per school year.

General shift hours

8:00am – 5:00pm

Benefits Eligible? Yes

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Assistant Director of the Bookstore Operations is responsible for assisting the Director of Bookstore Operations with all functions of the bookstore including achieving goals, objectives, plans, policies, and operating procedures for the bookstore.

• Responsible for compiling financial statements and other financial reports ensuring accuracy. Reconciles and performs audits of Achieve reports, BANNER postings, register totals reports, manages journal transfers, and processes Accounts Payable. Assists as needed with store opening/closing and register reconciliation.
• Assists Director with all aspects of the Achieve workflow as it relates to communication, tasks, and actions required with the Achieve vendor, faculty, and students. Leads and delegates duties related to projects including Achieve distribution and rental check-in, physical inventory, and fiscal year-end.
• Plans and executes bookstore events, print/digital marketing, and campus communication for Achieve and other bookstore vendor partners.
• Monitors the annual bookstore budget and compiles profit and loss statements. Reviews and provides budget report data to Director for the purpose of attaining budgetary objectives.
• Leads Information Systems to ensure technology systems support bookstore operations. Executes tasks necessary to maintain operating systems. Troubleshoots bookstore IT operations and communicates with software providers and campus IT support as needed.
• Monitors and implements social media and website content/design. Updates webpage calendar, web catalogs, store hour information, and maintains subscriber list. Assists Merchandise Buyer with order fulfillment and provides customer support for online customers.
• Supervise staff and student employees ensuring policies and procedures are enforced. Assists at the register during peak customer traffic times, when staffing situations arise, and in the absence of the Account Manager.
• Submits facility requests, orders post-purchasing supplies, and promotional items. Assist as needed in other areas of the store.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or by equivalent education or experience
• Three plus years retail experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial budgeting
• Experience in computer tasks
• Supervisory level experience in a retail setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively supervise and lead employees
• Excellent customer service skills
  
  

Open Until Filled Yes

Screening Begins 05/06/2025

Benefits

Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package:

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• Planned Time Off ( PTO ) starting at 18 days/year
• 13 paid holidays including the time off in between Christmas and New Year
• Paid parental leave
• Extended Illness Benefit ( EIB )
• Up to 100% tuition for yourself and dependents with discounts and scholarships at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC - TEP , ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Perks: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides
  
  

Salary – $22.80 – $25.43

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position’s requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions

EEO/AA Statement

Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Contingencies Background Check

Location Moorhead