Director, Ichabod Shop
- Employer
- Washburn University
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 18, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Other Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Details
Position Title
Director, Ichabod Shop
Position Number
000808
Position Summary
The Director of the Ichabod Shop, Bookstore, is responsible for directing all university bookstore and Bod Shop locations’ operations and managing the significant relationships with on-campus stakeholders, vendors, and contractors. Through proactive and creative leadership, the Director will ensure the Ichabod Shop, Bookstore locations provide cost-effective course materials, offers a wide variety of clothing, electronics, software, sundries, trade books, and gifts.
Essential Job Functions of Position
• Hire, assign, and direct staff related to general operations to maximize sales, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Provide support, training, and resources to bookstore staff and support a strong student worker training program.
• Develop and maintain compliance with sales, record keeping, and all other necessary procedures.
• Ensure all processes and job duties are formally documented and kept current in an operations manual.
•Facilitate a culture of continual improvement by identifying, quantifying, and implementing efficiency opportunities.
• Maintain a mastery level of technical knowledge of software systems utilized and a high level of current knowledge of industry trends, standards, and innovations.
• Support the store’s mission statement and ensure each staff member understands the relationship of their work and the greater mission of the University.
• Serve as a liaison for the bookstore to University departments to support the development of strategic partnerships and create and support new initiatives.
• Represent the bookstore and the University with consortiums, group organizations, and off-campus vendors.
• Develop annual goals for the bookstore operation.
• A primary responsibility is to achieve income over expenses while maintaining a low cost of course materials. The bookstore’s financial performance is recorded, benchmarked, and reported to University leadership and the bookstore team periodically.
• Produce periodic financial statements and reports.
• Establish annual revenue, expense, and capital budgets within University guidelines.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Non-Essential Job Functions of Position
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and four years of retail experience at the managerial level, or equivalent combination of education and managerial-level retail experience.
Experience working with POS and inventory control systems. Familiarity with accounting systems and financial report preparation, i.e., income statements, accounts payable/receivable.
Preferred: Business degree. Experience in bookstore operations in higher education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred:
-Experience with Missouri Book Systems ( MBS ) POS retail software or similar software that has linked modules of inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, point of sale ( POS ), and a retail website.
-Experience using Ellucian Banner software.
-Knowledge in the use and sales of current course materials in a higher education setting.
Licenses, Certifications & Registrations
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record according to the University’s standards.
Additional Requirements (e.g. Physical Demands)
Ability to lift, carry, or maneuver equipment and materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
Campus Security Authority
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Advertised Pay
Mid $50,000's
Work Schedule
Regular Business Hours
Full-time/Part-time
Full Time
Average Hours per Week
Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1
EEO Statement
Washburn is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching focused academic environment and a curriculum that engages the diversity of human experience across the globe. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Application materials should clearly articulate how the candidate will contribute to the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through their teaching, research, and/or service.
Washburn University is an EOE . Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.
Posting Number
S0230P
Background Check Required?
Yes
Driving History Checked?
Yes
Drug Screen Required?
N/A
Anticipated Start Date
06/14/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
For earliest consideration apply by
06/01/2021
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://washburn.peopleadmin.com/postings/3415
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- Yes, by the end of semester of hire.
- * Do you have experience supervising employees?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid driver's license? (A valid license is
required for this position and a motor vehicle report will be
conducted to verify the validity of your license.)
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience using the administrative side of the
Ellucian Banner ERP? The administrative side of Banner does not
include Banner Student Self-Service, Banner Faculty Self-Service,
etc.
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have the ability to move and maneuver objects weighing
as much as 50 pounds?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience using computer-based payroll or
accounting systems?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Company
Washburn is a top-notch university in an urban setting where students are becoming their best selves.
Nestled in the heart of Topeka - the capital city with about 127 thousand residents - Washburn offers students from small towns a big-city feel, while providing students from major metropolitan areas a more manageable environment.
Washburn's beautiful campus - on 160 acres - is easy to navigate with state-of-the art facilities. Our Tech campus on Huntoon offers industry-standard programs leading to in-demand jobs. And with our low student/faculty ratio and small classes, you're going to get to know your professors.
Internally, we're organized into five schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Applied Studies, the Business School, the School of Nursing, the School of Law and the Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech.)
Our mission is to provide opportunities for our students to realize their full potential; we can't do it without our dedicated faculty and staff.
Washburn University employs more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka. We strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, supportive culture and healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values: integrity, excellence, inclusion, accountability, respect, collaboration and innovation.
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