Career Opportunities

Job Summary: Assist the Director in coordinating the daily operations and activities within the Campus Store. Provide customer service and assist with opening and closing, purchasing, pricing, and inventory management within the Campus Store and MACs Convenience Store. Provide leadership for PCI Compliance, online sales, and the store's social media presence.

Essential Duties:

1. Coordinate in the operations within the Campus Store/MACs to include placing orders, receiving shipments, pricing, returns, stockroom inventory; assist with processing of damaged or defective purchases.
               
2. Open and close the Campus Store/MACs independently, as scheduled by the Director.
               
3. Assist and advise customers regarding availability of products or services, and handle other concerns; referring unusual situations to the supervisor.
               
4. Help maintain the point-of-sale database to include performing data entry and inventory management.
               
5. Research availability and best price; order, maintain, and process customer and department requests for products and services in the Campus Store/MACs. Maintain inventory levels of stock for serviceability to the customer without creating overstock and/or outdated inventory. Process return of products to vendors for credit.
               
6. Coordinate the receiving, pricing, and displaying of products within the Campus Store/MACs. Work with vendors to resolve issues with orders and take appropriate actions to ensure College assets.
               
7. Coordinate with campus departments special events which could include ordering, receiving, selling and returning of the event merchandise; attend special events as needed.
               
8. Perform shipping and receiving duties as needed. To include unloading trucks, receiving products, and stocking sales floor.
               
9. Help process online orders through the web page portal.
               
10. Help maintain social media sites for the Campus Store and maintain video screens within the store.
               
11. Perform cashiering functions in the Campus Store or MACs as needed.

Qualifications: High School Diploma with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail or a related field; demonstrated experience working with inventory management and retail point-of-sale operating systems; strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work well with the public with an emphasis on customer service; ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously; strong computer skills with a thorough knowledge of computer operating systems and their usage; familiarity with multiple computer based programs such as Windows Operating System, Email, Internet Programs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Point of Sale systems; flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and ability to lift and/or carry 50 lbs. are required.

Work Environment:  Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, include long periods of standing, bending or kneeling.  The position may require lifting to 50 lbs. Talking and listening are also done regularly. The work for this position is generally in an indoor environment setting.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, they may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside processes/activities.  The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Application Instructions:  Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/ and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online                      application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated. 

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.