Bookstore Manager

Job Title:             Bookstore Manager

Job Code:            61828

Revised:               6-2017, 4-14-2020, 5-3-2022

Monday - Thursday - 7:30am - 6:00pm - Some Days May Vary

Description: The Bookstore Manager is responsible for all duties associated with the day-to-day operation of one or

                more bookstores.

Major Duties:

• Manages day-to-day operation of the technical college bookstore
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel to obtain textbook orders to ensure receipt prior to start of semester
• Orders textbooks, supplies and other items by following established procedures for procurement
• Checks shipping invoices and merchandise received to verify correct quantity, description and/or price
• Coordinates and monitors daily work schedule for bookstore staff to ensure adequate staffing levels during peak times
• Trains, supervises, schedules all personnel as needed that assist in the bookstore
• Supervises the daily collection and balancing of point of sale receipts from all bookstore sales
• Suggests and coordinates the implementation of sales and other promotional activities to increase daily sales and community awareness
• Maintains knowledge of assigned program area and gives updates to management on services, operations and projects
• Monitors shrinkage and implements appropriate safeguards to reduce as necessary
• Establishes book prices and orders cap & gowns as needed for graduation
• Conducts physical inventory of textbooks.
• Supervises bookstore assistants.
• Operates and maintains Win-Prism system.
• Completes financial aid billing and checks for accuracy.
• Coordinates the return of all textbooks in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Skill in use of computerized cash register
• Skill in interpersonal relations and serving the public
• Skill in monitoring inventory levels and identifying trends in buying and shrinkage
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and adhere to established deadlines
• Ability to organize merchandise in manner appealing to the eye
• Ability to coordinate with multiple parties to resolve issues in effective manner
• Ability to supervise others
• Knowledge of college and state of Georgia procurement procedures

·         Proficiency in Windows applications (Word, Excel, Access), Internet and Outlook

Driver’s License Requirement: Valid GA Driver License

Monetary Transactions:

• This position may perform monetary transactions, such as receiving cash, check, and credit card payments. Position will require a credit check.
• P-Card

Physical Demands:

·         The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight.

·         Work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings.

·         The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

·         Full range of hand and finger motion is utilized for data entry purposes.

Travel Requirements: Some travel to peer groups or other training/conferences and other campuses

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu and Kay Carroll, Student Support & Accessibility Services Coordinator (Section 504), Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, kay.carroll@northgatech.edu at 1500 HWY 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523.

Salary : $37,000 - $40,000