Director, Vassar College Store

Vassar College

Director, Vassar College Store

Department: College Store
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 08/06/2024
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS533P
Pay Rate:
Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $58,460 - $65,000.

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services, Vassar College is seeking an individual to serve as the Director of the college store. This individual will be responsible for managing store staff to provide an exceptional customer experience, curating inventory that aligns with the college brand, providing financial oversight, and overseeing online course material support.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the strategic selection of, buying, selling, and marketing of all merchandise and maintenance of appropriate inventory.
• Establish and maintain operating procedures, staff schedules, and store programing to support the mission of Vassar college through the customer service experience at the Vassar College Store.
• Provide financial oversight and strategy for the store including the regular analysis of financial details of sales and expenses to track the effectiveness of current inventory and operations.
• Responsible for monitoring and implementing course material transition based on market trends including text rental, ebooks, other course materials delivery methods
• Lead the college bookstore staff by designing staffing plans and schedules, creating documented operating procedures and providing feedback and support to staff performing their work well.
• Collaborate with campus partners and to engage and support campus constituents and campus events
• Provide and maintain an inviting and aesthetically pleasing environment to students, faculty, visitors, and other members of the community through a well-organized store plan and lay out

Qualifications
Required skills and experience:

• Five years of management experience in retail management required
• Experience working with an inventory management system and or financial reporting system
• Must be willing and able to work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends to meet the operational needs of the college store.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Lift or move to 50 pounds
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working in a college store
• Experience working within established brand guidelines

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4048.



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