Assistant Bookstore Director jobs in North Carolina

Job Summary

Assist in the operational aspects of the daily bookstore operation, including merchandising, inventory management, sales, customer service, and cash management.

Responsible for the operational aspects of the bookstore in the absence of the Bookstore Manager.

Job Duties

• Provide a high quality of customer service.
• Maintain adequate levels of stock items, both for in store use and for resale by periodically inventorying shelves, informing the manager of any out-of-stock items as well as non-selling merchandise, customer requests, etc.
• Receive incoming books and supplies according to established bookstore procedures. Place merchandise on shelves for sale as soon as possible after it is received.
• Work with computerized textbook management system.
• Prepare textbooks for returns as directed by the Bookstore Manager, securing permission from the publisher when necessary.
• Set up bookshelves each semester using shelf tags and booklist.
• Assist in training part-time employees including work study students.
• Serve as cashier on a daily basis and be responsible for the accuracy of the bookstore’s change fund. Report any discrepancies to the Bookstore Manager immediately.

Assist in maintaining Bookstore Daily Sales Record. Prepare the Daily Cash Analysis (DCA) for each shift.

• Update orders and pricing in the bookstore’s POS system.
• Perform other operational duties including maintenance of the bookstore’s filing system and preparation of invoices for campus purchases;

assist departments with requisitions.

• Keep bookstore shelves and snack / drink area clean, neat, orderly, and stocked.
• Assist in the disposal of boxes and packing materials on a regular basis.
• Assist in the organization and delivery of uniforms, caps, and gowns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Bookstore Manager.

Qualifications

REQUIRED : Associate’s degree

Associate’s degree

PREFERRED :

Strong retail background, strong computer skills, and experience with cashiering, a point-of-sale system, a computerized textbook management system, inventory management, and merchandising (especially with office and art supplies).

Knowledge and Skills

Retail experience, preferably with a college bookstore

Excellent organizational and customer service skills

Excellent computer and technology skills

State Health Plan

Eligible employees will have two health plan options, the 70 / 30 PPO Plan and 80 / 20 PPO Plan.

Supplemental Benefits Plan

Supplemental benefits are voluntary, employee-paid benefits, and eligible employees have the opportunity to select the programs in which they wish to participate.

Supplemental benefits include but are not limited to : dental, vision, group term life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, cancer benefits, critical illness benefits, disability benefits, accident benefits, medical bridge, and telemedicine benefits.

North Carolina Retirement System - State Retirement Plan

Full-time employees participate in the North Carolina Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System. State retirement is deducted at the rate of six percent;

the state contribution varies dependent on market conditions. Contributions are tax sheltered for federal and state income tax purposes.

Employees are vested after five years of creditable service.

NC Total Retirement Plans (Supplemental Retirement Plans)

The NC 401(k) Plan and the NC 457 Plan are defined contribution retirement plans offered as optional employment benefits to eligible employees.

Last updated : 2024-03-30