Assistant Manager, Retail

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking an Assistant Manager, Retail for the 1873 Shop in Dahlonega, GA. The role supports the Store Manager in daily operations, sales, inventory, merchandising, online store activities, and staff coordination.

Limited weekend work may be required. Responsibilities include overseeing cash handling, stock receipt, and providing customer service, with exposure to uniform fittings and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of retail experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Some supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory management, merchandising, and POS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations, sales floor, customer service, stock receipt, cashiering, and staff directions.
• Support merchandising, online store operations, and marketing initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist in re-orders, and maintain records/spreadsheets.
• Operate store in the store manager's absence to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Coordinate uniform fittings and staff training.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

English proficiency

Task prioritization

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management systems

Merchandising software

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Retail

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 304008

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for an Assistant Manager, Retail position. This position will assist the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the 1873 Shop, including sales, customer service, inventory management, merchandising, online retail operations, and staff support. Coordinate uniform fittings, maintain records and reports for store performance analysis. Operate the store in manager¿s absence by exercising independent judgment to ensure efficient operations are maintained when manager coverage is required. Limited weekend work required

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing daily operations, maintaining sales floor & assisting customers, maintaining & receiving stock, cashiering, assisting in providing directions to support staff.
• Assists with merchandising, online store operations, and marketing initiatives and other related duties.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist in re‑orders and completing record keeping/spreadsheets
• Operates store in store manager's absence overseeing daily operations to ensure continued uninterrupted service.
• Coordinate and assist with uniform fittings and staff training.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions.
• Requires excellent customer service skills and effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks; ability to maintain records, gather and process information, and to work unsupervised.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required
• Two years of retail experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred. Some military knowledge preferred.
• Experience with inventory management, merchandising, and point-of-sale systems preferred

Proposed Salary

• The proposed salary is: $15.87-$17.46 hour.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position has financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

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