Bookstore Buyer - Spearfish, United States - South Dakota State

    South Dakota State
    South Dakota State Spearfish, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Posting Details

    Posting Details

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    Institution
    Black Hills State University

    Working Title
    Bookstore Buyer

    Posting Number
    CSA01975P

    Department
    BHSU-University Bookstore

    Physical Location of Position (City)
    Spearfish

    Posting Text

    Black Hills State University Bookstore is seeking a full-time Bookstore Buyer.

    Duties:
    • Responsible for ordering merchandise for store and special events
    • Select vendor and negotiate pricing
    • Receive merchandise
    • Generate invoice for payment
    • Merchandise/display/promotions
    • Schedule and meet with clothing vendors
    • Create and maintain inventory records
    • Process special orders for departments/customer
    • Supervise and direct work of student employees
    • Write weekly schedules for student employees
    • Run register
    • Plan and execute social media platforms
    • Ensure PCI compliance
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    - Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting practices;
    - Knowledge of college bookstore purchasing practices;
    - Understanding of merchandising and product presentation;
    - Knowledge of invoicing, shipment receiving, inventory procedures, and product return;
    - Ability to communicate effectively with the faculty, students and university staff;
    - Ability to exercise tact in dealing with customers.

    Preferred:
    - Two years retail experience strongly preferred.

    To Apply:
    Applications must be made at . Please attach a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. This position is open until filled with a first review date of March 14, 2024, at 11PM mountain time. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at Questions specific to the position may be directed to Mike Jastorff at .

    Black Hills State University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

    Posting Date
    03/07/2024

    Closing Date

    Open Until Filled
    Yes

    First Consideration Date
    03/14/2024

    Advertised Salary
    $20.11/hr - $21.55/hr

    Duration of the Term
    12 months

    If Other, describe duration

    Appointment Percent
    100

    Work Hours

    Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend hours as needed.

    Typical Hours Worked Per Week

    Appointment Type
    Regular

    Scope of Search
    External (includes Internal)

    If internal, define scope of search

    This position requires
    Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

    If other, please indicate

    Department Description and Cultural Expectations

    Black Hills State University is a masters-level state university with more than 3,600 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business (AACSB Accredited), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the USA and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location, BHSU-RC, is in Rapid City, the state's second-largest city. BHSU, a member of NCAA Division II athletics, offers 14 sports, and has a legacy of champion rodeo teams.

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    Working Conditions

    Cognitive Requirements

    Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.
    Analyzing, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Logic, Memory, Reasoning

    Protective Clothing/Equipment

    Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

    If other protection is used please identify

    Physical Requirements

    Please designate the physical requirements of this position
    Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Walking, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Lifting heavy, Squatting

    Describe any of the conditions selected

    Sensory Requirements

    Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
    Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Color Vision

    Working Conditions & Exposures

    Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
    Changes of Temperature, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete

    Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

    Working Environment

    Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
    Office Environment

    If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

    Supplemental Questions

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  • *Where did you hear about this position?
    • SDBOR Employment Site
    • BHSU Website
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • SD Department of Labor
    • Rapid City Journal
    • Black Hills Pioneer
    • Referral
    • Other
  • Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Reference List
  • Optional Documents
  • Other