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Position:

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Bookstore Manager. The position reports to the AVP of Campus Operations and Construction and works closely with the faculty and students. This is a full-time, on campus position.

Responsibilities:

The Bookstore Manager is responsible for directing operations, planning and administrating all bookstore activities. Accountable for taking book orders from faculty, product purchasing, receiving, pricing, accounts payable and daily deposits. In charge of book buyback, the graduation fair and student regalia, product promotions, displays, marketing, textbooks sales (physical and digital), textbook rentals, football game day events, and web sales. Operates a Point of Sale System (POS) and conducts annual inventory. Supervises up to 16 student workers, 4 temp workers and 1 full-time employee.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Bookstore Manager will have successfully completed a Bachelor s degree. Three years prior experience in business management, purchasing, retail operations, customer service, social media marketing, and website administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

University bookstore experience, including but not limited to coordinating campus textbook purchasing, rental, e-book, returns and buy back. Experience with purchasing and sales of imprinted merchandise. Five years prior applicable experience.

Compensation:

$58,000 - $65,000 FLSA Exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

What You Need to Apply:

Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include letter of application addressed to Sherry Ford, resume, transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

Please direct questions to Sherry Ford at sford@western.edu.

Applications and supplemental materials must be received by April 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance, or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community. With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.

The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community. K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultu al opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping all within minutes of the campus.

Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

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