• Director University Bookstore

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Director University Bookstore

    Posting Summary

    The Director of the University Bookstore is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial performance of a dynamic, multi-site collegiate retail operation. This includes academic course materials, technology products, emblematic merchandise, café and convenience services, and e-commerce platforms. The Director ensures that all offerings support student success, institutional branding, and the overall mission of the University. This position requires vision, financial stewardship, vendor and relationship management, and a strong commitment to inclusive leadership and customer service.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field and seven to ten years related experience in a collegiate or commercial bookstore or related area required. Ability to analyze, budget for and manage the financial commitments/results of a high-volume retail products and services-based business line, including cost-of-goods/inventory management required. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and publishing programs required.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Experience supervising non-exempt employees in a unionized environment highly desirable.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $110,000 - 120,000 annually

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Position No

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 05/27/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Customer Service & Sales MG4 X

     

    Posting Number S5622PO

     

    Department UVM Bookstore/11585

     

    Position Number 002934

     

    Employee FTE 1.0

     

    Employee Term 12

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

     

    Optional Documents