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Another Source’s client, University of Arizona, is recruiting an Executive Director, University of Arizona Bookstores to join their team in Tucson, Arizona. 

Here’s a little about University of Arizona and the position they are recruiting for:  

The University of Arizona Business Affairs team seeks an entrepreneurial leader skilled in financial, operational, and people management to serve as the steward of our university retail enterprise. The Executive Director for the UA BookStores will ensure the best-in-industry delivery of course materials and that students, visitors, alumni, and employees continue to find the retail enterprise an unparalleled, destination experience - one which deepens their relationship with the University of Arizona.  

Under the guidance of the Vice President for Facilities, Operations, & Campus Planning, you will be responsible for steering the team at the BookStores. You will work with university partners, students, and leaders at all levels to develop, implement, and improve programs and services within the BookStores that best advance our collective research, education, and land-grant missions – while maximizing all business opportunities.  

The ideal candidate is collaborative, fiscally responsible, empowers others, champions continuous improvement, and is innovative.   

Outstanding UArizona benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!   

In addition, UArizona Life & Work Connections (LWC) designs and delivers value-added "whole person health'" services: fitness, nutrition, mental and emotional health, dependent care services, educational seminars, and comprehensive web-based resources. For your personalized estimate of total compensation, including salary and UArizona contributions to benefits and retirement, visit https://hr.arizona.edu/employees-affiliates/compensation/compensation-calculator 

Executive Director Primary Responsibilities:  

• Direct the business, financial and operational functions of the University of Arizona BookStores  
• Develop strategic initiatives that integrate with the University’s overall strategic plan  
• Provide thoughtful, caring leadership and support to all staff  
• Enable the implementation of course material affordability initiatives on campus  
• Grow revenue, increase profit, and deliver an ever-improving customer experience  

• Empower the proliferation of innovative technology that ensures the UA BookStores meet our customers’ needs and expectations, current and future  
• Create and foster strategic partnerships with University departments that will create new opportunities for growth at the UA Bookstores.  
• Facilitate and support a culture of service excellence and continual improvement  
• In collaboration with the Vice President, design, recommend, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing plan to effectively accomplish the University of Arizona BookStores’ goals and objectives   
• Provide guidance and leadership to ensure that staff have the resources and training to perform their duties at the highest levels and to support career development    

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of related work experience, including 7 years of managerial experience, or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Related work experience can be from private sector and/or higher education.   
• Experience negotiating, implementing and managing business contracts, agreements, and development strategies.  
• Experience and success in growing and managing a high-sales volume organization.  

• Strong financial background with profit generation, inventory, and expense control.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Related experience beyond 11 years or education beyond a Bachelor’s degree.  
• Experience managing higher education campus retail or bookstore enterprises. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Skilled in financial management  
• Skilled in communicating with diverse audiences  
• Skilled in navigating with emotional intelligence  

• Skilled in navigating complex and matrixed organizations  
• Skilled in public speaking and written communication  
• Knowledge of market dynamics  
• Knowledge of industry trends, standards, and innovations  
• Ability to build consensus and inspire others 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis, to maximize the recruiting process.