• Manages day-to-day operation of the technical college bookstore;
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel to obtain textbook changes to ensure receipt prior to start of semester;
• Orders textbooks, supplies and other items by following established procedures for procurement;
• Checks shipping invoices and merchandise received to verify correct quantity, description and/or price;
• Coordinates and monitors daily work schedule for bookstore staff to ensure adequate staffing levels during peak times;
• Supervises the daily collection and balancing of point of sale receipts from all bookstore sales;
• Suggests and coordinates the implementation of sales and other promotional activities to increase daily sales and community awareness;
• Conducts physical inventory of textbooks, supplies and other items for sale:
• Maintain knowledge of assigned program area and gives updates to management on services, operations and projects;
• Monitors shrinkage and implements appropriate safeguards to reduce as necessary
• Coordinates the buying back of books, establishes book prices and distributes lists to students and instructors; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Skills in use of computerized cash register
• Skill in interpersonal relations and serving the public
• Skill in monitoring inventory levels and identifying trends in buying and shrinkage
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and adhere to established deadlines
• Ability to organize merchandise in manner appealing to the eye
• Ability to coordinate with multiple parties to resolve issues in effective manner
• Ability to supervise others
• Knowledge of college and state of Georgia procurement procedures

• Associate Degree in accounting, computer information systems, or marketing *AND* One (1) year of work experience in a retail setting, which included one or more the following duties: inventory, ordering and receiving, stocking and/or correspondence with vendors.
• Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two to four (2-4) years of demonstrated supervisory experience in retail sales.
• Management experience in the college store environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in the use of a point of sale system and inventory.
• Experience in general retail practices, marketing and merchandise planning.
• Proficient in the use of Banner, WinPRISM, Peoplesoft, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Working knowledge of the Technical College System of Georgia.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills to work professionally with Savannah Technical College's employees, students, and vendors.

Physical Demands

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.