Bookstore Manager

Step into the role of College Bookstore Manager and take charge of a vibrant hub that supports student success and campus life. You'll lead the daily operations of the bookstore and print shop, manage budgets, coordinate textbook and merchandise inventory, and collaborate with faculty to ensure timely access to course materials. From negotiating with vendors to overseeing marketing, shipping, and point-of-sale systems, you'll keep everything running smoothly and efficiently. Bring your leadership skills to a role that blends retail strategy with academic support—all while creating an exceptional experience for students, staff, and the broader campus community.

• Plans, organizes, directs and manages bookstore activities to meet the needs of the District and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Develops and implements bookstore operating procedures and recommends appropriate related policies.

• Develops and controls operations to meet budget and service objectives.

• Prepares and manages the annual bookstore budget, sales and expenses. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to sales, purchases, inventory and budgets.

• Coordinates bookstore daily operation and schedule.

• Accounts for daily monies received and accounts receivable using proper District processes and procedures. Assures proper payment of invoices.

• Plans and manages the maintenance of bookstore accounting records and processes, including balancing cash drawer, credit card sales, student loans, bank deposit and preparation of daily statements reflecting balanced receipts. Prepares and maintains regular and special records and reports as required.

• Works with the Office of Instruction and faculty to set procedures for the timely ordering of necessary curriculum and supply needs.

• Establishes retail prices for merchandise based on established policies. Negotiates with vendors to assure the lowest cost prices and

• timely delivery of purchases.

• Supervises and sets up procedures for receiving pricing and stocking items on shelves and display cases; maintains master textbook list.

• Coordinates and oversees the textbook buy-back and rental program.

• Determines needs, indentifies vendors and maintains inventory of general merchandise and supplies, including commencement caps and gowns.

• Establishes and maintains working relationships with publishers, vendors, buying cooperatives, other bookstores and associations.

• Maintains current knowledge of changes and trends in the bookstore/retail market. Researches and evaluates market trends and needs.

• Estimates sales levels. Plans, supervises, and maintains stock and inventory controls and levels. Supervises and conducts annual physical inventory.

• Oversees all UPS deliveries and shipments.

• Supervises all receiving from USPS and coordinates disbursement of mail to appropriate recipients, including disbursement of student mail.

• Coordinates Distance Learning sales and information.

• Plans, organizes, directs and manages print shop activities to meet the needs of the District and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Prepares and arranges appropriate marketing and advertising for the college store.

• Creates and maintains appropriate bookstore image.

• Coordinates bookstore activities with other components of the college.

• Supervises the production and issuance of student identification cards.

• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel.

• Utilizes point of sale software and equipment in coordination with the District database system (Banner).

• Manages routine cleaning of bookstore.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Basic retail sales principles, practices and techniques.
• Textbooks, supplies and related sundries, purchasing principles and practices.
• Retail accounting and business procedures and practices.
• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Point of sale operations.
• Applicable state and federal laws related to retail bookstore sales.
• Merchandise systems and controls.
• Knowledge of copy center printing standards

• Vision sufficient to read documents and computer terminal displays.

• Speech and hearing to communicate in person or by telephone.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate point of sale system and other bookstore equipment

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Physical strength and mobility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of merchandise.

• Ability to stoop, reach and climb to pack, unpack, sort, shelve, and pull books and merchandise.

Hours, Compensation and Benefits.