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Assistant Director of Business and Retail Operations

Assistant Director of Business and Retail Operations

The Assistant Director of Business and Retail Operations oversees the departmental financial processes for the MLK Union and Textbook Rental Service while directly supervising the EIU Bookstore and Union Ticket Office operations. Reporting to the Director of the MLK Union/Textbook Rental Service, the Assistant Director of Business and Retail Operations serves on the MLK Union leadership team and supports the business needs of all MLK Union operational areas.

Description of Primary Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the EIU Bookstore and Union Ticket Office operations. Provide financial and operational support for Textbook Rental Service.

2. Directly supervise the MLK Union Business Manager and EIU Bookstore Manager.

3. Assist in budget development and financial strategic planning initiatives for the MLK Union and Textbook Rental Service.

4. Monitor the financial status of all businesses in the MLK Union and Textbook Rental Service operation and assist with fiscal responsibilities to support each area.

5. Collaborate with EIU Business Office entities and Procurement Office to ensure institutional finance policies and procedures are followed.

6. Research and develop additional revenue sources for the MLK Union.

7. Oversee Point-of-Sale (POS) technology/cash registers in each operational area and create inventory and financial reports for operational areas.

8. Provide operational support to Textbook Rental Service and Campus Scheduling Office/Union facility operations.

9. Support off-site and campus events for the EIU Bookstore, Union Liquor Services, and Campus Scheduling Office on a rotational basis.

10. Due to the scope of work, regular night and weekend hours are required.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position.

(Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Salary: $4,500-5,500/Month

The Civil Service Examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants. To apply, please submit application, resume, transcripts, and references online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. EIU offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes at least 12 paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time. AA/EEOE