Job Description
Bookstore Merchandise Specialist The Bookstore Merchandise Specialist handles purchasing, customer service, display, stocking, inventory, and computer functions and ensures adequate stock of all textbooks and other merchandise to meet student and staff needs.
Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
Benefits Include: - Retirement benefits with an 8% match
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Free or discounted tuition for employees and dependents
- Discounted Meal Plan
- Discounted membership at the campus Wellness Center
Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include: - Assumes all responsibilities in initiating, coordinating, and maximizing the budget used to purchase all merchandise and textbooks including special orders for departments throughout the university.
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with local, national, and online vendors to include ordering and maintaining food products, clothing, books, and other merchandise
- Independently researches and monitors fashion and merchandise trends among college and university students, and updates the bookstore website
- Ensures purchasing of quality merchandise and maintains reasonable costs and ensures logo integrity and its proper use on clothing and merchandise
- Checks and validates invoices for all shipments and prices and deposits receipts daily
- Maintains a welcoming impression, monitoring the store’s overall appearance and displaying merchandise in a way which takes into account the venue and customer
- Assists customers with purchases, operates the cash register, and assists with data entry and assists faculty, staff, and students with questions and concerns they may have
- Supervises the preparation and execution of the annual inventory, and provides direction for student workers
- Oversees all functions of the bookstore in the absence of the director
- Performs other duties as assigned
Desired Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience Include: - Required: Associate’s degree in merchandising or other related field
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Required: A minimum of one to three years of general merchandising retail experience
- Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary
- Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae , the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities.
- Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Office of Financial Affairs and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ.
Knowledge and Skills Required: - Knowledge of modern methods and equipment used in operating a bookstore
- Knowledge of practices used in purchasing retail merchandise
- Some knowledge of accounting procedures, particularly those involved in developing and monitoring budgets; ensuring profitability of bookstore operations; and keeping records as they relate to cash receipts, sales, and accounts receivable
- Knowledge of inventory techniques and state and college purchasing regulations and policies
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
About the University of Mary We thank you for your interest in the University of Mary. Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the campus overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota , a community of approximately 75,000 people, with wonderful family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools. The University of Mary, with an enrollment of over 3,800 students, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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Review of application materials will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,