Bookstore Manager / AS1351P / Perkinston, MS

About the role

Reports to the Dean of Business Services for the operation of the campus bookstore to include staff, inventory, and daily operation of the bookstore.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the oversight and management of all book-related resources, including purchase materials, rentals, and digital materials such as eBooks.
• Ensures timely acquisition and availability of required course materials in coordination with faculty and vendors, while maintaining compliance with institutional policies and goals.
• Responsible for the supervision of other bookstore employees at the campus level.
• Maintain payroll and leave records for bookstore personnel.
• Responsible for overseeing the ordering, receiving, and pricing of the bookstores resale merchandise, instructional materials, and textbooks.
• Responsible for the management of the bookstore budget and reporting budgeting needs as they occur.
• Responsible for the functions of creating purchase orders and receiving documents in Banner software.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records including packing slips, invoices, and monthly reconciliation for a college-issued procurement card with which many bookstore purchases are made.
• Maintain book information within the MGCCC book service program.
• Supervise the issuing and collecting of serialized book service books as well as maintain records of student with delinquent book service books.
• Responsible for the collection of money, preparation of bank and credit card deposits, and reconciliation of funds.
• Through the use of Winprism Point of Sale (POS)/ Inventory control, conduct a yearly inventory of all merchandise and books.
• Responsible for inventory control maintenance of the bookstore inventory giving keen awareness to POS control reports and through theft/loss/shrinkage preparedness.
• Complete required development hours through the College Employee Development program.
• Other duties as assigned by Dean of Business Services and the Harrison County Campus Vice President.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business or related area from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in business related area including purchasing, inventory, budgeting, or other customer service related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the organization and management of a multitude of projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in the use of computers to include the use of point of sale systems.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, retail management, or other related field.
• Experience in a retail environment.
• Familiarity with college bookstore systems and vendor platforms.
• Experience with customer service in a community college or other institution of higher learning.
• Experience with Winprism, Banner, and/or Canvas LMS.

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