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Bookstore Buyer
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Position Number: 1424321
Location: Chula Vista, CA
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

BOOKSTORE BUYER

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the responsible administrator; order, price, stock supplies and textbooks for the College bookstore; assist customers by providing a variety of information concerning bookstore supplies and services.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Maintain stock control records, inventories and re-order items as necessary; maintain files of vendors and merchandise; update pricing data; process returns and discontinued items according to established procedures.
2. Communicate with vendors and publishers to resolve shipping, receiving and special order deadlines, questions, concerns or problems; negotiate terms and evaluate vendors service and reliability.
3. Develop and implement effective methods for seasonal display and advertising new merchandise and store items, including trade books.
4. Oversee stockings of supply shelves and receiving of goods; verify correct pricing of textbooks and supplies.
5. Assist customers with cash funds and returns; assist in book buy back, caps and gowns and ring orders for customers; prepare daily cash reports.
6. Maintain a variety of records and reports.
7. Meet with and discuss problems and needs with publishers and supplier representatives.
8. Assist other bookstore employees as necessary including operating the cash register; train, schedule and provide work guidance to student workers.
9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in business, retailing or related field and two years of increasingly responsible experience assisting in buying and selling of merchandise and textbooks in a bookstore environment.

SALARY & BENEFITS:
Range 15, Steps 1-6, $3,369.00-$4,098.00. Initial placement for external applicants is Step 1. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, generous sick leave package, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

WORKING DAYS & HOURS:
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the department; additional evening hours may be required.

STARTING DATE:
As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All application materials must be received on-line at www.swccd.edu. Position is open until filled. Applications received by the first screening deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.

FAXED MATERIALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit the following application materials on-line at https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/2726:

(1) Letter of application (cover letter)
(2)On-line application
(3)Resume
(4)Supplemental Questionnaire
(5)Unofficial copies of college transcripts with date degree conferred

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for.

All materials included in your application packet become District property,
will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.
We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay or cancel filling this position.

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act,
Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.