Posting Number: 0001784
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary: $4,615.00 - $5,622.00

Position Definition:
To lead the daily operations of a college bookstore.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
N/A

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Oversees the daily operations of a bookstore.
Assists in recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling of bookstore staff.
Maintains effective public relations with students, faculty, vendors and staff.
Maintains accurate financial records of receipts and expenditures of the store.
Purchases and authorizes purchasing of new, used, reference and general books, and other merchandise.
Determines prices for store books and merchandise.
Oversees e-commerce and order processing.
Returns unsold books and other merchandise according to bookstore policies.
Maintains proper inventories of store items, projecting required quantities based on sales history and student enrollment.
Assigns duties to bookstore staff and ensures accuracy of their work.
Prepares and distributes correspondence to faculty and college community.
Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track operations.
Opens and/or closes store as assigned.
May also oversee operations of bookstore convenience store.
Operates point of sales systems and ensures the security of equipment and contents as needed.
Operate and troubleshoot point of sales systems and general office equipment.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in bookstore operations, preferably in a college setting.
Recent experience in textbook purchasing, customer service, and retail merchandising.
EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent, supplemented by college level courses in accounting, business or a related field.

Knowledge Of:
College bookstore operations, including shipping and receiving, customer service, inventory control and loss prevention.
Merchandising principles and practices.
Billing procedures, methods of cash handling, and reporting in a retail environment.
Modern office procedures, practices and technology/equipment.
Point of sale computer systems.
Principles and practices of supervision.

Skill To:
Compile daily cash reports and maintain appropriate records and files.
Oversee and train assigned staff in a bookstore operation and office tasks.
Order as needed and display merchandise.
Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Ability to plan, prioritize, multi-task and resolve problems.
Operate cash registers, point of sale terminals, computers and other standard office equipment.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Maintain accurate records including purchase orders, credit memos, cash reports, and textbook inventory.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in an independent manner.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Ability To:
N/A

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience using Nebraska Book Company (PRISM) point of sale and inventory control systems.
• Knowledge of physical inventory procedures.
• Ability to establish priorities in handling a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse, racial, ethnic, gender, disabled, and cultural populations.

Special Instructions:
This position supports working in both Pittsburg and Brentwood campus locations.

Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $4,615.00 per month, second step $4,848.00 per month or third step at $5,093.00 per month (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $5,622.00 per month is reached on the salary schedule.

Job Close Date: 1/10/2023
Open Until Filled: No