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THE OPPORTUNITYNorth Carolina State University (NC State) invites applications and nominations for the positionof Director of the NC State Bookstores. The Director position provides visionary leadership to adepartment that includes staff, student workers, and temporary employees of over 200 in total.The NC State Bookstores – a fixture at NC State since 1954 – is charged with satisfying themission of a self-supporting, non-profit institutional bookstore as required by Universityadministration and the University trustees. The Bookstore provides all required academic needssuch as textbooks, reference and trade books, essential student related computer equipment,supplies, emblematic items, and various convenience items as prescribed by state law.Additionally, it is required by the University trustees that the store pay for inventory and capitalimprovements out of receipts, and that residual funds be directed to the General Scholarship Fundon an annual basis.In June 2015, the flagship location — Wolfpack Outfitters —was moved to the new Talley Student Union where it is housedin a two-level, 40,000-square-foot store featuring textbooks andcourse materials, an expanded Apple computer section, aClinique counter, and a wide selection of Wolfpack merchandiseand school supplies. Other outlets include the Pack Shop onCentennial Campus, State Stuff stores at PNC Arena and ongamedays at Carter-Finley Stadium, and the State of the Artstore where departments and student groups can get customshirts and promotional products bearing the university brand marks.The Director will administer and manage all retail/operational activities as well as the financialperformance of NC State University Bookstores, Pack Shop, Wolf Xpress Print & Copy Services,State of the Art, and Concessions operations. The successful candidate will also be expected tokeep current with college store industry trends; be a visionary for future operational needs; andguide, lead by example, and be represented at state, regional, and national association meetings.Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Services and the Associate Vice Chancellor for theCampus Enterprises, the Director position directs, interprets, and applies standards, policies, andprocedures for all operations including: short and long range strategic plans; campusmerchandising; purchasing; retail inventory control; marketing; financial reporting and analysis;information technology; safety and security; annual inventory and cycle count inventories;university auxiliary budget preparation; facilities management; and recruitment, selection, hiring,training, motivation, and evaluation of employees. This position will champion the policies andprocedures set forth by the University and the Board of Trustees, ensuring that they areimplemented efficiently through administrative systems and fiscal responsibility.A successful candidate will have demonstrated success planning, leading and executing capitalprojects; preparing and overseeing sales forecasts, inventory forecasts, operating expenses, netrevenues and benchmarking with other national peer bookstores to ensure financial goals are metor exceeded; and collaborating closely with other departments and senior administrators in theirorganizations.For more specifics regarding the required and preferred candidate credentials, in addition toinformation on how to express personal interest, refer potential candidates, or obtain additionalinformation about the position, please see the “Search Specifcs” section near the end of thisdocument.
ABOUT NC STATENC State was founded with a purpose: to createeconomic, societal and intellectual prosperity for thepeople of North Carolina and the country. We began asa land-grant institution teaching the agricultural andmechanical arts. Today, we’re a pre-eminent researchenterprise that excels in science, technology,engineering, math, design, the humanities and socialsciences, textiles and veterinary medicine.NC Statestudents, faculty and staff take problems in handand work with industry, government and nonprofitpartners to solve them.Our 34,000-plus high-performing students apply what they learn in the real world by conductingresearch, working in internships and co -ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. Thatexperiential education ensures they leave here ready to lead the workforce, confident in theknowledge that NC State consistently rates as one of the best values in higher education.Whether it’s Princeton Review ranking NC State among the nation’s best values for universities orone of 81 nationwide “Colleges with a Conscience,” NC State has a lot to be proud of. AndPrinceton Review is not alone. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranked NC State University 12th andU.S. News & World Report ranked the university among the top 10 best values in public highereducation.ABOUT RALEIGH, NCNC State is located in one of the fastest-growing urban centers in America. A top spot for youngprofessionals and families, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a city on the rise: No. 1 among the best places for business and careers(Forbes, 2014) No. 1 among U.S. cities attracting the most families(Forbes, 2014) No. 2 among America’s 15 best cities for youngprofessionals (Forbes, 2014) No. 3 among the best midsize U.S. metro areas forcollege students (American Institute for EconomicResearch, 2014)With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot forhigh-tech enterprise. T h e t op com p a n ies in t h e r egion — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SASInstitute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They alsolead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.More than 125 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality.Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning anddiscovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.
SEARCH SPECIFICSRequirements and PreferencesThe Director must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration,or related business area and three years of professional accounting experience, of which at leastone is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. The Director will alsobe expected to demonstrate substantive knowledge and capacity for MS Office; computerizedinventory management systems for a large scale, multi-department/classification organization;stock ledgers; POS systems; online retail sales and inventory tracking systems;andPCI and EMV.In addition, the successful candidate will be detail oriented and show highly developed analyticalskills; experience researching and resolving problems with a sense of urgency; the ability to multi task and prioritize efficiently; experience working/developing and executing budgets; excellentcommunication skills; and experience with new facility planning and operational setup.Preference will be given to candidates with 10 years of experience in bookstore management andfive (5) years of high-level, retail management experience. Candidates will also be givenpreference that can demonstrate proficiency with Sequoia SCS (including Textbook Partner andePOS); MAS 200; and PeopleSoft Financials.How to ApplyThe Nomination Committee invites applications (including resume, cover letter, and contactinformation for at least three (3) references) to be submitted online at go.ncsu.edu/bookstoresopening or to NC State Executive Search. Confidential review of materials will beginimmediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however that allnominations and applications be submitted prior to September 30, 2016. Further information canbe found at go.ncsu.edu/DirBookstores. Please refer all inquiries to:Frank BarraganExecutive Recruiter and Search ConsultantNC State Executive Search(919) 515-4365fbbarrag@ncsu.eduFor Further Information, Visit:NC State BookstoresCampus EnterprisesOffice of Finance and AdministrationUniversity Strategic PlanThink and DoStats and StrengthsNC State University
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. In addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexualorientation. The University welcomes the opportunity to work with candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners .
The Director must have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area and three years of professional accounting experience, of which at least . references) to be submitted online at go.ncsu.edu/ bookstoresopening or to NC State Executive Search. Confidential review of materials will begin .
