McKale Store Manager

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona seeks a dedicated McKale Store Manager to oversee operations at the Campus Store. This full-time position involves managing staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction, while supporting athletic events and collaborating with campus departments. Benefits include health insurance, tuition reduction, and more.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reduction for employees and family members

Access to recreation and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 3 years of related work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the McKale A Store.
• Oversee staff scheduling, hiring, and training.
• Maintain inventory levels and merchandising standards.

Skills

Knowledge of retail operations

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Event Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

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Position HighlightsThe University of Arizona Campus Store is seeking a customer-centric business professional to manage our McKale A Store.

The McKale A Store Manager is responsible for the daily operations, maintenance, scheduling, and event preparation of the store. The role ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment for athletes, staff, and spectators while supporting athletic events, practices, and other activities. In addition, this position plays a supporting role in other Campus Store events, collaborating with colleagues to ensure successful retail operations during major university events and seasonal promotions.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Manage daily operations, ensuring seamless execution across all aspects of the business, including:

• Staff scheduling for optimal coverage.
• Manage the hiring, training, performance management and staff planning for all student workers and university staff.
• Maintain inventory levels and visual merchandising standards.
• Resolve customer issues efficiently.
• Ensure accurate end-of-day reporting and record-keeping.
• Act as a strategic partner with the Campus Store and key campus departments, with a primary focus on Athletics.
• Cultivate and sustain high-impact relationships, engaging partners to gather actionable feedback, and drive initiatives to enhance store performance.
• Represent the Campus Store in regular departmental meetings, serve as the voice of retail operations, and provide data-driven, industry-relevant insights to influence decisions and align objectives across units.
• Manage inventory strategy and execution for assigned locations, with primary responsibility for forecasting, stock level optimization, and contributing to product assortment planning.
• Partner closely with the main buying team to influence and align assortment decisions, ensuring they reflect customer demand and store-specific insights.
• Utilize data including historical sales, budget targets, and trend analysis to drive informed, results-oriented merchandising strategies
• Serve as a key support resource for other satellite store managers, stepping in to ensure seamless operations when coverage is needed.
• Provide on-site support for souvenir sales at athletic events in the absence of regularly scheduled staff.
• Collaborate with other store managers to coordinate staffing and maintain operational readiness across all locations.
• Partner with the promotions team to develop and execute strategies and campaigns that drive traffic and create additional revenue opportunities for the stores.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of retail operations, inventory management and other retail best practices.
• Ability to organize and manage on-site and off-site sales events.
• Advanced knowledge of point-of-sale systems and retail technology.
• Ability to communicate with a varied range of students, staff and community members.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  
  

Preferred QualificationsFLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryUniversity OperationsBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$47,356 - $59,195Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Grade6Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Career Stream and LevelM1Job FamilyCustomer ServiceJob FunctionUniversity OperationsType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesAaron Meadows

[e-mail] Date6/2/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Higher Education

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