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Working Title:

State Prog Admin Manager Sr - Director Bookstore Collaboration

Institution:

Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title:

State Prog Admin Manager Sr

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Managerial Plan

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$43.38 - $62.41

Job Description

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.

Salary Range:

$43.38 - $62.41/hourly ($90,577 - $130,312/annually)

Minimum Qualifications

+ 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.

Preferred Qualification

+ 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.

Other Requirements

n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 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, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

02-11-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

12-17-2025

Close Date:

01-16-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Shane Moore

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]