Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. jobs in California

Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. directs and oversees all activities related to the operation of a university/college bookstore. Purchases new books, coordinates the sale of used books, orders new inventory as needed. Being a Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. ensures that the textbook inventory is aligned with the needs and class schedule of the students. Hires, trains, and supervises employees. Additionally, Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. prepares and manages the staff work schedule so that the store is adequately staffed. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Campus Store Manager-Merced College Bookstore
  • Follett Higher Education
  • Merced, CA FULL_TIME
  • Campus Store Manager-Merced College Bookstore
    Merced

    Position Overview

    As a Campus Store Manager, you will provide leadership for all facets of store operations. You will be responsible for inspiring teams to consistently drive results through sales growth while delivering the highest level of brand and operational excellence by ensuring your team delivers an engaging customer service experience.

    Through your expertise and influence, you will cultivate an environment of mentorship and continuous development of your team members while staying engaged in financial metrics, store performance, and short/long-term planning and support a Regional Manager with overall store and campus relationships and operations.

    Consistently demonstrate Follett Values - One Team, Innovate & Create, Put People First, Do What's Right, Own the Results, Stand for Inclusion. Demonstrate proficiency in Follett Strategic Core Competencies - Thought, Results, People, and Self.

    To learn more about Follett's benefits,

    Responsibilities

    Driving Results/Sales: Execute operating plans and daily operations for both traditional and rush (peak) periods consistent with company objectives. Including:

    • Execute sales promotions, special events, book signings, and preparation of merchandise displays, store layout, and advertising copy.
    • Responsible for leading in-store course materials activities in collaboration with course materials leadership.
    • Partner with Regional Manager to review store financials and adjust accordingly to drive sales. Responsible for meeting annual shrink budget.
    • Review and approve store markups, markdowns, and write-offs within company guidelines.
    • Ensures the security of company assets and the safety of associates and customers, and adherence to company policies.

    Campus Relationships: Communicate and partner with the campus including:

    • Facilitation of campus and/or community events.
    • Day-to-day communication of store operational activities.
    • Strategic Partnership Reviews.
    • Ensure campus outreach and engagement.
    • Bookstore Advisory Committees.

    Talent Management: Responsible for full cycle talent management, including:

    • Develop cross-functional teams of engaged team members with the ability to execute initiatives and drive operational standards to produce business results.
    • Ensure effective performance management and maintain a culture of accountability.
    • Recruit, train, coach, and develop all team members.

    Customer Service: Partner to create and maintain an engaging customer service culture, focused on solutions-based selling and an exceptional customer experience. To include:

    • Develop and maintain relationships with customers, faculty, staff, administrators, vendors, and One Team Center staff to share information to improve and drive market share.
    • Answer routine inquiries and handle escalated complaints.
    • Ensure the store is neat, clean, and orderly.
    • May oversee a cafe or convenience store and must ensure compliance with all health and food safety regulations.
    Other duties as assigned to support general store operations.

    New York City Applicants: $57,200-$100,600

    State of California Applicants: $57,200-$100,600

    State of Colorado Applicants: $48,500-$85,100/yr

    State of Montana Applicants: $48,400-$77,400/yr

    State of Rhode Island Applicants: $48,500-$85,100/yr

    State of Washington Applicants: $57,200-$100,600


    • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent.
    • 3-5 years of retail management or strong customer service experience.
    • General Computer Skills.
    • Academic retail experience is a plus.
    • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
    • Vital customer service, communication, and presentation skills.
    • Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
    • Advanced relationship building, a demonstrated ability to influence a team, and customer outreach.
    • Travel: minimal - less than 10%.

    Equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

     

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Human Resources Specialist, Higher Ed
  • bedemobaseline
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • This position provides proactive partnerships and services to business unit(s) to develop and implement strategic Human Resources initiatives. Additionally, this position interprets and administers a ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Director Strategic Initiatives
  • Bay Ed Fund
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • Opportunity Snapshot The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced education systems manager who believes deeply in reimagining education and eliminating systemic inequities, putting students, f...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Designer I Public/Private, Higher Ed
  • AC Martin Inc
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • AC Martin is an innovative, award-winning architecture firm with offices located in Downtown Los Angeles, Bay Area, and Sacramento. Our work is a mix of Higher Education, K-12, Community Colleges, Civ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Information Technology Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / San Jose State University
  • Compass Group Careers
  • San Jose, CA INTERN
  • Location:We are hiring immediately for a Information Technology Intern position.Address: One Washington Square San Jose, CA Note: online applications accepted only.Schedule: To be determined based on ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Information Technology Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / San Jose State University
  • Compass Group Careers
  • San Jose, CA INTERN
  • Location:We are hiring immediately for a Information Technology Intern position.Address: One Washington Square San Jose, CA Note: online applications accepted only.Schedule: To be determined based on ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Executive Director
  • Ambercare
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Ambercare is looking for a full-time Executive Directorto join our fast growing hospice team in the city of Las Cruces! ...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Operations
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Camden, NJ
  • Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Clinic
  • Sanford Health
  • Alexandria, MN
  • Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the Unite...
  • 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director
  • Brickyard Healthcare
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • We rely on our Executive Director to execute all areas of need for the organization including management in the followin...
  • 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Ocean Township, NJ
  • · We are in search of upper leadership at a young store. Director position at Chick-fil-A, the role typically involves o...
  • 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Agency Director
  • Ambercare
  • Clovis, NM
  • >> We offer our team the best << Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Continued Education PTO Plan Retirement Planning Li...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director
  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Overview "Sunrise is the best place that I've ever worked, simply because of the people. We provide quality care in an e...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Aquatics
  • Great Wolf Lodge
  • CONCORD, NC
  • Pay: $90000 per year - $95000 per year The Director of Aquatics is responsible for directing all aspects of aquatics ser...
  • 3/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. jobs
$64,607 to $102,274

Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. in Houston, TX
There were hundreds of independently-owned bookstores across the United States.
January 28, 2020
Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. in Columbus, OH
These stores could not only survive, but also thrive, if they committed to becoming the best bookstore in their city at a specific genre (the best mystery, best western, best fishing — the best whatever bookstore).
December 07, 2019
Bookstore Director - Higher Ed. in Winston Salem, NC
If you became the best boutique bookstore, your selection would be deeper and richer than B&N’s or Borders’, and you would succeed.
February 19, 2020