New Job College Bookstore Supervisor In Minnesota

Working Title: Bookstore Manager
Job Class: College Bookstore Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/24/2023
• Closing Date: 05/08/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Hennepin TC-Brooklyn Pk-MMA
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Hennepin North TC / MnSCU Henn North TC MAPE/MMA
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $22.89 - $32.75 / hourly; $47,794 - $68,382 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• Location: Brooklyn Park and Eden Praire Campuses
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Direct the operation of the two-campus bookstores ensuring that qualified personnel, procedures, inventory, equipment and technology are in place to provide the highest possible level of service to the college community.

Specific duties include:

• Lead, supervise, and direct department personnel, including hiring, coaching and developing, promoting, rewarding, assigning and reviewing work, directing work, approving transfers, disciplining, suspending, discharging, and adjusting grievances to ensure that staff are skilled and available as needed, collective bargaining agreements and MnSCU policies and procedures are implemented and appropriately enforced, and projects are staffed correctly to meet deadlines and stay within budget.

• Develop and evaluate bookstore policies, processes and procedures to ensure each campus bookstore operates efficiently and auxiliary enterprise policies are met; uniform practices are established and implemented at both campus bookstores; and financial records are accurately maintained in coordination with the Accounting, Financial Aid, and Tuition Offices.

• Manage daily retail operations to include retail, cash flow, and technology while maintaining a student-focused, service-oriented operation with up-to-date Point-of Sale/Inventory Control system and website; open-to-buy inventory levels; emerging college bookstore trends; and needed software and hardware technology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business-related field or minimum of 4 years retail operations experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience working with retailing practices and procedures.
• Inventory control, open to buy, budget preparation and forecasting experience.
• Leadership, supervisory and managerial skills required for planning, directing and evaluating job performance.
• Demonstrated computer and database management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• College bookstore experience
• Supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of large bookstore operations, including publishing, discounts, returns and wholesale pricing policy.
• MBS Store Technology systems or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Marissa King at [email protected] or 763-488-2822.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Marissa King at [email protected].

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance is needed.