Bookstore Manager - Harrison County Campus

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Gulfport, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Bookstore Manager for the Harrison County Campus. The role oversees staff, inventory, and daily bookstore operations, ensuring materials align with faculty needs and campus policies.

The position requires strong customer service, budget oversight, and experience with POS systems and campus procurement. You will supervise staff, manage payroll records, and maintain accurate inventory and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including POS systems.
• Experience managing purchasing, inventory and budgeting.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee book-related resources including purchases, rentals, and digital materials.
• Ensure timely acquisition of course materials in coordination with faculty and vendors.
• Supervise campus bookstore staff and manage payroll and leave records.
• Manage ordering, receiving, pricing, and inventory using POS and Banner system.
• Prepare budgets, financial reports, and reconcile funds monthly.
• Maintain records for book service, deposits, and procurement cards.
• Conduct annual inventory using Winprism and monitor shrinkage.
• Complete required professional development hours.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

POS systems

Education

Associate Degree in Business or related area

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, retail management, or related field

Tools

Winprism

Banner

Canvas LMS

Job description

Bookstore Manager - Harrison County Campus

Job Title Bookstore Manager - Harrison County Campus

Job Description

Reports to the Dean of Business Services for the operation of the campus bookstore to include staff, inventory, and daily operation of the bookstore.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the oversight and management of all book-related resources, including purchase materials, rentals, and digital materials such as eBooks.
• Ensures timely acquisition and availability of required course materials in coordination with faculty and vendors, while maintaining compliance with institutional policies and goals.
• Responsible for the supervision of other bookstore employees at the campus level.
• Maintain payroll and leave records for bookstore personnel.
• Responsible for overseeing the ordering, receiving, and pricing of the bookstores resale merchandise, instructional materials, and textbooks.
• Responsible for the management of the bookstore budget and reporting budgeting needs as they occur.
• Responsible for the functions of creating purchase orders and receiving documents in Banner software.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records including packing slips, invoices, and monthly reconciliation for a college-issued procurement card with which many bookstore purchases are made.
• Maintain book information within the MGCCC book service program.
• Supervise the issuing and collecting of serialized book service books as well as maintain records of student with delinquent book service books.
• Responsible for the collection of money, preparation of bank and credit card deposits, and reconciliation of funds.
• Through the use of Winprism Point of Sale ( POS )/ Inventory control, conduct a yearly inventory of all merchandise and books.
• Responsible for inventory control maintenance of the bookstore inventory giving keen awareness to POS control reports and through theft/loss/shrinkage preparedness.
• Complete required development hours through the College Employee Development program.
• Other duties as assigned by Dean of Business Services and the Harrison County Campus Vice President.

Mandatory Qualifications

(M1) Associate Degree in Business or related area from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
(M2) Minimum of 2 years experience in business related area including purchasing, inventory, budgeting, or other customer service related experience.
(M3) Demonstrated experience in the organization and management of a multitude of projects simulatenously.
(M4) Proficient in the use of computers to include the use of point of sale systems.
(M5) Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

(D1) Bachelor’s degree in business administration, retail management, or other related field.
Experience in a retail environment.
(D2) Familiarity with college bookstore systems and vendor platforms.
(D3) Experience with customer service in a community college or other institution of higher learning.
(D4) Experience with Winprism, Banner, and/or Canvas LMS.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail].

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.
State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification Staff

Open Date

Open Date 09/03/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/17/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Dean of Business Services

Gulfport, MS 39507

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