Assistant Manager, Bookstore

Posting Details

Posting Information

External Posting Number 20130678P Position Number PO.ASSTMGR.BS.26 Position Title Assistant Manager, Bookstore Position Type Administration Classification Manager 2 - Administration Department Bookstore Division Discipline: Work Schedule

This regular, full-time administration position will work Mondays through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with flexible or extended hours as needed by the department or the College.

Regular on-campus presence is expected for all KCC employees. Any flexible and/or hybrid work schedules are subject for review, approval, and/or change based on the needs of the College.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following

SEE JOB DUTIES BELOW.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Bookstore, this position's primary role includes oversight and coordination with faculty on ordering instructional materials and selling them to students. The position also serves as backup to the Manager, Bookstore, and assists the Retail Store when needed.

Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.

KCC Equity Statement

At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:

• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

Physical Demands

The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, sitting, stooping, bending, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent in General Business, obtained from an accredited college or university (At time of application, please upload unofficial transcripts showing degree and date of conferral.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Preferred but not Required

• Two (2) years of retail experience with accounting or financial management
• Knowledge of textbook and instructional materials management system

Proposed Salary

According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2026-2027 annual salary range for a Manager 2 position, $57,262 to $71,576 to start.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, all required materials (resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts showing degree and date of conferral) must be submitted no later than Monday, August 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time.

If you would like your application reviewed to ensure it is complete and that all required documents have been uploaded correctly, please contact Human Resources at hr@kellogg.edu or 269-565-2074 before the job posting closure date and time. Only online applications will be accepted; paper applications will be returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to complete a skills test. If you have any questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources using the information above.

Projected Hire Date External Posting Date 08/10/2026 External Closing Date 08/31/2026 External Closing Time 9:00 a.m. EDT Internal Posting Date Internal Closing Date

Job Duties

Essential Function Instructional Materials Management Description

• Coordinate ordering, receiving, merchandising and inventory of textbooks and course materials with faculty and publishers.
• Manage the textbook management system and maintain knowledge of current industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Administer and maintain the bookstore's online ordering platform, ensuring accurate product listings, order fulfillment, and a positive customer experience.
• Ensure quality customer service to internal customers.

Essential Function Bookstore Management Backup and Collaboration Description

• Serve as the primary backup to the Bookstore Manager by assisting with the daily oversight of bookstore operations and staff, ensuring continuity of services during absences.
• Assist Retail Store operations as needed.
• Represent the bookstore by maintaining positive working relationships with students, employees, vendors, faculty, and community members.
• Assist the Manager, Bookstore with marketing initiatives, such as promotional campaigns and special events.

Essential Function Financial Management Description

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for textbooks and retail merchandise while ensuring accuracy and timely payment or collection.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent, in Management, Business, Communication, or related discipline, from an accredited college or university? (At the time of application, attach unofficial transcript, indicating the granting institution's name, with completed coursework and date degree conferred.)

• Yes

• No

• • Describe your experience and level of expertise working with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access or similar level software applications.

(Open Ended Question)

• • How did you hear about this position?

• AcademicCareers.com

• Battle Creek Shopper

• CareerBuilder

• Chronicle of Higher Ed

• Glassdoor

• Hastings Reminder

• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) jobs

• HigherEdJobs.com

• Indeed

• Inside Higher Ed

• Internal Source

• KCC Website

• LinkedIn

• Michigan Works

• MITalent.org

• Mlive

• Other (please specify below)

• If other, please specify

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Certifications