State Prog Admin Manager Sr - Director Bookstore Collaboration
About The Position
This position exists to provide leadership and general management to the Minnesota State Bookstore Collaboration, including supervising and managing of all shared service staff, budgeting, personnel management, policy development and implementation, strategic planning, and contract procurement and management at the participating institutions. This position also processes and procedures that impact two-year college's bookstore operations. It ensures that all functions of these areas perform uniformly and meet identified strategic plans, initiatives, and mission of all bookstore operations and the implementation of the new student ERP.
Requirements
- At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in college store operations, retail management, or a related field, including experience in budgeting, inventory control, and staff supervision.
- Contract negotiation and management skills to ensure compliance and achievement of program initiatives.
- Experience managing retail store operations.
- Budget preparation and inventory control expertise to maintain fiscal soundness.
- Proficiency in accounting procedures for complex operations.
- Leadership and management experience is sufficient to direct human and fiscal resources effectively.
- Strong communication and analytical skills to draft policy, lead meetings, and resolve disputes.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Experience with Workday ERP platform.
- Experience with MBS POS or similar point-of-sale system.
- Experience implementing shared services across institutions.
- Knowledge of business unit planning and higher education administration principles.
- Familiarity with budgeting and contracting processes in a public sector or higher education context.
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
