Job Description

Seward County Community College is a two-year institution offering 45 programs of
study, including Adult Basic Education, certificate programs and Associate of Arts,
Science, General Studies and Applied Sciences degrees. Ranked in the top 5% of
more than 1,100 accredited community colleges in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute,
SCCC serves a student body of 2,500+ students ranging in age from 15 to 85, in a
county with the highest foreign-born percentage population in the U.S., and a rural
service area of about 50,997 in seven Southwest Kansas counties as well as
neighboring counties in southeastern Colorado, the Oklahoma and Texas
Panhandles. Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing all functions of the college bookstore, including, but not
limited to: operational an administrative supervision, budgets, financial goals,
information systems, customer service, and policy. Responsibilities also include the
purchase of course materials, trade books, supplies, apparel, equipment,
advertising and maintenance of sales and inventory records; and employment and
supervision of sales staff. Provides leadership, long-range planning, policy
development and guidance, sales and returns, and cash management. Qualifications
A Bachelor\'s degree. Coursework in accounting, marketing, finance, retail, and small
business beneficial. Two to five years of similar or related experience. Experience in
college retail is strongly preferred. Essential Functions
\xef\x82\xb7 Manages bookstore accounting functions
\xef\x82\xb7 Purchase and coordinate textbook, trade book, insignia supplies and apparel.
\xef\x82\xb7 Ensure high level of customer service.
\xef\x82\xb7 Maintain inventory controls.
\xef\x82\xb7 Maintain an efficient flow of duties by evaluating bookstore procedures, initiate policy and procedure changes, direct operations to prepare and retain
records, file and report in accordance with accounting standards; initiate cost
reduction programs; and coordinate all bookstore activities with other
campus departments and events. \xef\x82\xb7 Supervise employees engaged in sales work, taking of inventories,
reconciling cash with sales receipts, operating records and preparing end-of-
day transactions and reports. \xef\x82\xb7 Oversee and insure computer operations, POS functions, and program
updates. \xef\x82\xb7 Confer with college faculty as necessary to project textbook and supply order
requirements. \xef\x82\xb7 Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary action
within college policy and state regulations. \xef\x82\xb7 Attend state, regional, and national college bookstore meetings, seminars,
training, etc. to keep apprised of bookstore trends. \xef\x82\xb7 Provide retail floor support.
\xef\x82\xb7 Perform all other duties as assigned. Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes
options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and
reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance;
matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents;
annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and
state retirement programs (KPERS).

Salary Range: Salary commensurate to education and experience
Position Status: Full-time
Application Priority Deadline: Open Until Filled
Start Date: ASAP
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Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check
prior to employment. \xef\x82\xb7 Separate application required for additional or future openings. Applications may be emailed to jobs@sccc.edu, faxed to 620-417-1124 or mailed.
Direct inquiries to Human Resources at 620-417-1123. How to Apply
To be considered, all of the following materials must be submitted to the address
below: 1. Completed and signed Seward County Community College application.
Seward County Community College application 2. Cover Letter
3. Job-related resume including contact information for three professional references.
4. Copies of transcripts from highest post-secondary institution (unofficial are accepted) and copies of any relevant certifications, if applicable. **If employed, official transcripts will be required within 30 days. (Foreign
transcripts must be translated and evaluated to determine equivalency to U.S.
standards). If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application
packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be
forwarded to the committee for screening. Please notify Human
Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these
requirements.

Mailing Address:
Human Resources Office
Director of Bookstore
Seward County Community College
PO Box 1137
Liberal KS 67901-1137


More information about Seward County Community College can be found at
www.sccc.edu Selection Process
The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth
on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the
number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position
does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will
be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted
on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching
demonstrations may be required. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE/Drug Free Campus