Vassar College

Assistant Director, Vassar College Store

Department: College Store
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 09/04/2024
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS542P
Pay Rate: $24.00-$28.00 per hour
Compensation:

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:22 vacation days for full time employees - prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisors approval.14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Years Day.A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life InsuranceEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/retirement/New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Assistant Director will assist the Director of the Store with the overall supervision of the Store operations including planning, organizing, coordinating and monitoring sales floor activities, shipping and receiving, course materials and general merchandise purchasing, pricing, merchandising, inventory control and accounting functions. This position will also assist with training, supervising and evaluating assigned store staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage opening and closing procedures.
• Direct staff in daily tasks, and re-prioritize work assignments as customer needs demand.
• Design merchandising set up and provide oversight into purchasing decisions.
• Maximize store growth by assisting the Director to develop, monitor and achieve budget goals through the implementation of cost-savings and revenue generating ideas/programs.
• Hire, train, and schedule student employees.
• Assist with the control of the textbook-cycle, from the solicitation of instructor book-adoptions to the purchase, sale and the return/buyback of textbooks to ensure student availability and cost efficiency.
• Establish effective communications both within the store, through regular staff meetings, and with the larger college community through positive, ongoing relationships via campus contacts with faculty, students and administration.
• Assist the Director to develop marketing programs to increase sales and promote the store as an integral part of the campus community.
• Arrange pop up events with Campus Community.
• Oversee social media communication.
• Oversee the Store in the absence of the Director.

Qualifications
Required

• Demonstrated business management experience, including years of experience in a supervisory capacity or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of principles and practices of retail operations, cash management, business management and customer relations.
• Knowledge of merchandising techniques, physical inventory management and control.
• Must have excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business dictates.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.

Preferred

• Associate's degree or higher.
• Retail management experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4085.







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