Job Details
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00268PO24 Job Family Retail/Sales Job Function Bookstore USC Market Title Bookstore Manager Link to USC Market Title Job Level M0 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Bookstore Manager Campus Sumter Work County Sumter College/Division USC Sumter College/Division Level Department USC Sumter - Palmetto College State Pay Band 5 Approved Starting Salary $41,258 Advertised Salary Range $41,258 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
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From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Business and Administrative Management, the Bookstore Manager is responsible for the campus bookstore, including books, general merchandise, operations, and inventory for the USC Sumter campus. The bookstore provides all books, supplies and merchandise necessary to support USC Sumter's two- year associate degree programs as well as the four year articulated programs with other USC Aiken, USC Upstate and USC Columbia. Must possess good written and verbal communications skills and the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services; or equivalency.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of principles and practice of accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping; computer knowledge and experience is essential.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Prepares monthly sales tax reports.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Responsible for the purchasing, receiving, marking and displaying of textbooks and other merchandise.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Responsible for the operation of the Point of Sale accounting/inventory system.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Confer with vendors to determine which merchandise to purchase or discontinue. Confers with faculty to determine requirements for textbooks and supplies every semester.
Essential Function No Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Organizes and supervises special and seasonal promotional activities. (Especially graduation, rings, cap and gown orders.)
Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the operations of the bookstore to provide needed services at a profit.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
Conducts annual inventory counts for annual financial statements.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Supervises the preparation of cash reports, budgetary and other record keeping processes. Responsible for recruitment, and hiring of all bookstore employees.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 05/01/2024 Job Open Date 03/27/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Cover Letter
* Other Supporting Documents
* Resume
* List of References and Contact Information
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