Bookstore General Buyer

Overview Position: Bookstore General Buyer Department: Finance & Administrative Services Type of Position: Part-time Regular Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 25 hours per week Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No Starting Salary Range: $18.22-$23.31 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume Position Summary Under direct supervision of Course Materials Supervisor coordinate the timely submission of adoption forms, perform specialized purchasing of applicable course materials and ancillary items for specifically assigned areas. Maintain existing inventory in assigned areas, using system reports to aid in purchasing and cyclical inventory preparation. Required Qualifications Minimum 1 year of customer service experience Ability to work effectively with diverse campus community Successful candidate must be a dependable, organized, detail-oriented team member with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines Position Details Include But Are Not Limited To Engagement with course materials stakeholders: regularly meet with faculty, maintain contact with publishers and vendors regarding pricing and availability of product, serve as customer service liaison in person, by phone and by email Attend training and conferences to keep up to date on industry Responsible for timeliness of adoptions for assigned areas following master adoption schedule and places orders for receiving on a timely basis each term Obtain course materials and merchandise through multiple sources including online purchasing for price competitiveness Inventory management of assigned areas, using system reports Research and determine appropriate selection, inventory, quantity, and pricing for assigned areas Use historical data to ensure adequate purchasing in areas without over or under buying Maintain buyback estimates for assigned areas Maintain general understanding of DayOne Access procedures to provide faculty and student support as needed Application Materials To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter. Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions. Benefits (Part-time Regular Employees) Optional Retirement plan access Personal annual leave 14 days of paid holidays Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents) Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center And many more! About JCCC Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities. Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success. Equal Employment Opportunity JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries concerning compliance with nondiscrimination policies may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator, or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement. Disclosures If you need any assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources. Finalists for this position may be subject to criminal background investigations. Some departments require submission of certified transcripts for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in the posting. For more information and to apply, please visit the official postings on the JCCC Careers site. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed