Posted: 12-Dec-25
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Internal Number: 6818
At Frederick Community College we proudly serve the educational needs of our students, help develop the economic vitality of our local communities, and enrich the lives of Frederick County residents. Each year, more than 16, 000 students take a diverse scope of courses at Frederick Community College, located in Frederick, Maryland. Our vast range of courses includes quality instruction in more than 85 degree and certificate programs as well as workforce training and continuing education to meet the needs and interests of our community members. FCC proudly embraces and showcases academics, arts, athletics and more to provide pathways to success for all students. Each year we provide direct service to thousands of residents and indirect services to countless more. We credit our ability to deliver these services to the strength and commitment of our people. We invite you to explore all that we have to offer!
Relocation Provided?: No
Position Summary:
The Director of College Store Operations is responsible and accountable for the overall management and the day-to-day operations and profitability of the College Store. The Director implements policies and procedures, prepares and manages the revenue and expense budget, controls and monitors physical inventory, and ensures a positive customer service experience. The Director directly supervises the Bookstore Financial Manager, and the Course Materials Manager. The Director must work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of jobs to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
- Implement policies and procedures in the day-to-day operations of the College Store ensuring that standard operating procedures are maintained and followed.
- Manage the budget for the College Store, working within budget constraints to ensure proper merchandise mix, merchandise levels, and a smooth transition from one semester to the next.
- Ensure that College Store operations stay within the approved budget each quarter and for the fiscal year.
- Oversee the planning, negotiation, purchase and promotion of non-course related merchandise.
- Analyze sales and financial reports to identify trends ensuring proper inventory levels
- Partner with the Financial Aid and Student Finance offices to ensure proper handling and processing of financial aid and scholarship recipient sales.
- Manage content delivery systems and billing for our dual enrollment population.
- Recommend and implement alternative content delivery methods that address the needs of our students, while maintaining fiscal viability.
- Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Maryland Textbook Affordability Act.
- Supervise and organize annual physical inventory and support the annual audit.
- Ensure accuracy of the inventory management system and accurate reporting from the system.
- Plan and coordinate pre-semester selling periods, ensuring proper inventory levels and staffing to meet student and customer needs.
- Manage business process for ecommerce sales.
- Oversee the online presence of the College Bookstore including the College Store website, and social media outlets.
- Build key partnerships with College departments.
- Assist with long- and short-range planning for the College Store in accordance with the College strategic plan.
- Oversee the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of College Store full-time staff.
- Coordinate and communicate schedule for the operation of the College Bookstore.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary: $78,932.14 - $86,825.35 annually
FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.