at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Positio Title: Retail Supervisor (CS26-141)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Apply Before: 01071
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Description
Retail Supervisor (CS26-141)
Overview
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Retail Supervisor (CS26-141). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE?
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a 1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
- Communicate with faculty, staff, students, publisher representatives, used book wholesalers, and The Cougar Store staff to coordinate course material availability.
- Ensure correct titles, quantities, and editions of course materials are ordered on time and in proper quantities for rental each semester.
- Handle requests for book information, research prices, editions, and ISBN numbers.
- Determine order quantities and identify books to be deleted from inventory, sold off, or written off.
- Reorder books as needed to accommodate increased enrollments.
- Assist in training and supervising one Retail Associate.
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise student staff.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year (12 months) of experience in a retail environment.
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree; Two (2) years of experience in a college or university bookstore, library or related retail activity. Supervisory experience
Knowledge of principles of retail management and buying procedures; knowledge of computer databases, inventory control systems and point of sale systems; skilled use of Microsoft Office, email and web research; excellent customer service skills; excellent organization skills, quantitative skills, accuracy and attention to detail; ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
Supplemental Information
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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the requir
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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