Campus Store Manager

Job Description: Job Description Summary: Bellingham Technical College is seeking a Campus Store Manager to lead all aspects of our campus store, from merchandising and inventory management to e-commerce, budgeting, and team leadership. Join a collaborative campus community where your business expertise and commitment to outstanding service will make a meaningful impact on students, employees, and the college every day.Salary: $75,000-$90,000 Under the general direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services (VPAS), the Campus Store Manager is responsible for day-to-day store activities, initiates procedures for approval, purchases books, supplies, materials, and/or equipment for and maintains appropriate inventory levels; supervises day to day activities of bookstore personnel. The position monitors store inventory and determines when to initiate purchases in accordance with bookstore procedures and coordinates merchandise flow through departments. Additionally, the position works collaboratively with other campus departments in providing service to a diverse population. Directs and plans operations of the bookstore to provide services to students and employeesManages the purchase of textbooks, other books, various categories of general merchandise, operating equipment and related supplies for resale. Establishes correct margin schedules to cover costs of operation and needs of the College for revenue from enterprise operationsAnalyzes and assists with the development of departmental budgets, inventory levels and marketing strategies with respect to profit goals and objectivesReviews financial statements for the department and reports to the VPAS with recommendations regarding purchases, expenses, and management of inventoryDetermine selling price of goods sold in bookstore(s) within established policies and regarding profit goals and objectivesInitiates procedures and methods used in ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, returning, and accounting for supplies, and materials, books, and equipment in the retail operation; coordinate textbook returns and sell back over-supplyResearch new supply sources; locates, interviews and select vendors and suppliers; provides information on purchasing procedures; recommends improvements and/or changes in systemsOversee bookstore computer systems/point-of-sale (POS) system to ensure proper integration of software program and upgrades to existing equipmentConfers with college employees; develops order requirements; makes retail forecasts; and initiates ordersPlans and coordinates displays, store arrangements, and advertising with seasonal changes, special sales and new merchandiseMaintains eCommerce site through designated content management systems (CMS) as made available through website designersEnsures adequate security of facilities, stock and cash in department; acts with authority in the absence of supervisorMaintains positive relations with students, and employees to enhance public relations and further the effectiveness of the campus storePerform duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities:Interviews and recommend selection of applicants, trains new employees, coordinates and schedules workConducts annual performance evaluations and recommends disciplinary actionRequired Skills/Abilities: Solid operational and management skills to independently run and operate a small businessExcellent customer service skills for internal users and collaboration with external partnersProficient in writing documentation, either independently or using collaborative toolsKnowledge of marketing and recruitment techniquesExcellent customer services, coaching, communication and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and with minimal supervisionAccuracy in information delivery; maintain confidential informationDetailed oriented; gather and analyze informationEffective organizational skills, successful merchandising principles and techniques, including advertising and displays; principles and practices of retail management, training and supervisionRetail store inventory control processes and systems; methods and procedures used in the purchase of college bookstore textbooks and non-text items, including giftware and clothingRecord-keeping and inventory techniques; basic computer skillsWork alongside individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities in an inclusive and participatory mannerFacilitate and conduct workshops, and presentationsWork with various software packages including Microsoft Office 365 and database managementAbility to prioritize competing demands in a potentially stressful environmentAdapt readily to new challenges, processes and job responsibilitiesPossess strong analytic and problem-solving capabilitiesDisplay integrity and act with discretion by accessing individual or institutional information for a stated business purposeExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, point-of-sale system(s) and related data systems and softwareProficient in project management Minimum Qualifications: Ability to pass a Washington State background checkHigh school diploma or GED certification AND At least 4 years of experience in retail sales ANDAt least 2 years of supervisory experienceAt least 2 years experience managing current point-of-sale systemsPreferred Qualifications: Associate degree More than 4 years of experience in retail salesExperience with BookLog point-of-sale system and/or two or more years of managing a point-of-sale systemMore than 2 years of supervisory experienceExperience working in higher education and/or career and technical education Salary: $75,000-$90,000 Benefits: Leave benefits:8 hours per month of sick leave 16 starting at hours per month of vacation leave24 hours of personal leave per calendar year12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:6 medical options3 dental plan options3 vision plan options Include: life insurancelong-term disability Retirement benefits package including one of: TIAA Stare Board Retirement Plan (SBRP)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 Two voluntary investment (not matched) programsTIAA (403b)State Deferred Compensation (457) plan Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:Medical Flexible Spending planLimited Purpose Flexible Spending planHealth Savings AccountDependent Care AssistanceDiscounts for automobile and homeowner insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Up to 21 days of military leaveUp to 5 days of paid bereavement leavePaid civil/jury dutyBereavement leaveAbility to participate in a shared leave program Application Procedures and Deadline: Required application materials must be completed and submitted /jobs and received by 5 p.m. on July 28, 2026, for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled. More information about Bellingham Technical College or contact the Human Resources office at . At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas. Required Online Application Materials: (Attachments in Word or PDF file only) Completed BTC Online Employment Application & Supplemental Questions Interviews are tentatively scheduled for August 13-17th Estimated Start Date: September 1, 2026 Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary PI6fce2a2e7e11-4355