at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Information
Working Position Title
Assistant Athletic Director, Retail Management (39188) EXTENDED
Classification
Retail Manager
Position Number
00039188
Open Date
06/21/2024
Close Date
07/19/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class
Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Regular
FLSA
Exempt
Job code
3889
Union Representation
Union
Union Code
AFC - AFSCME C, Local #1890
Unit/Department
Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Unit
Intercollegiate Athletics
Division
Div Intercollegiate Athletics
Location
CC 204
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://www.niuhuskies.com
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Director/Retail. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. Under the general supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Equipment and Brand Management, this position assists with oversight of all aspects of the Athletic Department retail outlets, including locations within the Convocation Center, Recreation, Yordon Center, and any kiosk/remote setups. This position requires days, evening and weekend work hours.
The mission of NIU Athletics is to enhance the University, community and region through service and engagement while developing champions in the classroom, in competition and in life. With long standing traditions and core values centered on family, NIU Athletics is home to 17 NCAA Division I sport programs. Northern Illinois University, chartered in 1895, is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with over 15,000 currently enrolled students and houses seven (7) degree-granting colleges-Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Centrally located in DeKalb, Northern Illinois University is 30 miles west of Aurora, 65 miles west of Chicago, 36 miles west of Naperville, and 45 miles southeast of Rockford.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Equipment and Brand Management, this position assists with oversight of all aspects of the Athletic Department retail outlets, including locations within the Convocation Center, Recreation, Yordon Center, and any kiosk/remote setups.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Retail Oversight - 35%
Oversight of revenue generation through online retail sales, in-house retail shop(s), and special events including NIU Athletics and Recreation equipment surplus public sales.
Duties include but are not limited to: oversight of daily reading of registers, opening and closing procedures, merchandise displays setup, day-to-day operations of retail location(s), pricing and tagging of merchandise, safety awareness within store location(s), traffic flow, and initiatives to drive sales and profitability through consumer awareness and satisfaction and special promotions/advertising events.
Inventory - 20%
Maintain sales inventory and record keeping for auditing purposes as regulated by both state and university policies and procedures.
Develops and responds to correspondence and drafts policies for retail sections as required.
Supervisory - 10%
Supervise all part-time help assigned to the retail area(s) to include scheduling, payroll review, and training.
Accounting Practices/Budget - 10%
Works closely with Athletic Business Office and the Sr. Associate AD/HR and Finance Administration on proper retail accounting practices, policies, and procedures.
Customer Service/Quality Control - 10%
Oversee customer service, monitoring and addressing any quality issues promptly and implement improvements to prevent recurrence.
Branding - 10%
Working with the Associate AD/Equipment and Brand Management, ensure all measures are in place to uphold the brand's reputation.
Other Related Duties - 5%
Attend departmental meetings as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
Associate degree in any field or concentration including general studies.
Two (2) years (24 months) of experience in a retail environment.
One (1) year (12 months) of supervisory experience in a retail environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
