Bookstore Manager

Job Description

Job Description

College Overview:

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching – hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism – gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of the Role and Scope of Responsibilit y : Reporting to the Controller, manages the daily operation of the College bookstore.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Purchases, merchandises, and sells all textbooks, student tools, office supplies, and memorabilia sold in the College bookstore.

Works with department chairs and faculty each term to collect textbook and tool kit adoptions and ensures materials are available before classes begin.

Sets initial order quantities based on projected enrollment and historical sell-through. Reassesses inventory once actual enrollment is confirmed, retrieving surplus items from campus locations as needed. Determines whether to hold surplus items in inventory, discount them for sale, or return them to the vendor within return deadlines.

Establishes inventory control procedures and maintains sufficient levels of inventory.

Sets pricing and monitors sales, making adjustments where necessary.

Determines appropriate layout of store and merchandise in an attractive, neat, and orderly fashion.

Coordinates shipping, receiving, and stocking of merchandise, including distribution to satellite locations, and resolves order discrepancies with vendors.

Oversees print orders and requests special orders.

Audits and processes invoices taking appropriate discounts.

Sets opening and closing hours and develops procedures for opening and closing the store and register.

Supervises and schedules staff to meet customer needs.

Ensures friendly and efficient customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

College degree.

Three to five years of retail management experience to include three years of buying experience and inventory control.

Bookstore background and educational setting preferred.

Knowledge of tools and their usage is helpful.

Supervisory experience.

Computer literate in MS Office.

Job requires the ability to stand for long periods and perform heavy lifting.

Some extra hours will be required at the start of each semester.

Note: Some evening and/or weekend hours will be required to participate in College functions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance

Company paid Life/AD&D and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account Available

Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 per year (Eligible after one year)

403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)

Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)

PTO: 20 days accrued in first year

Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)

Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling)