COURSE MATERIAL / TEXTBOOK BUYER

COURSE MATERIAL / TEXTBOOK BUYER Position Number: S-4006 Position Summary: Responsible for the timely procurement, sale, return and management of course materials for all of the stores operations. Responsible for direct communications with all academic departments in regard to course material needs. Responsible for maintaining financial goals as set by the Bookstore Director. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Two years of professional experience in a retail setting. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive attitude. Demonstrated organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience in a college or university store's textbook department. Two years of supervisory experience. Budgeting experience. Knowledge of the Nebraska Book Company/ Prism RBS WinPrism Inventory Management System. Ability to work weekends as needed. Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for the CMU Bookstore Course Materials department. Supervises staff as well as students and temporary employees. Responsible for the complete course material inventory. Makes every quantity to buy decision and sources course materials for every course every semester for on campus and online courses on a timely basis; responsible for ensuring course materials are affordable. Manages Textbook Rental, Open Education Resources and All Inclusive Programs to ensure students save money; determines titles that will be rentable each semester; works with campus partners and course material publishers for digital content distribution. Responsible for continuous communication with all academic departments and administrators at CMU Online. Manages course material returns at the end of each term; selects liquidation vendor if necessary; follows-up on sales and returns of unsold course materials; collects and is re-shipping agent for all returned course materials. Maintains a working system of acquiring new titles and re-stocking current selections. Maintains the stores course material buyback list for the year round buyback program. Coordinates the processing of all course material mail/web orders through the inventory management system. Coordinates course pack production with CMU Printing Services. Processes special course material orders. Works with Office Manager to invoice and charge student accounts multiple times during the semester for IA billing. Assists with the opening and closing of the bookstore daily. Assists the Store Manager with various records, reports, correspondence and personnel matters. Assumes responsibility for store operations during absences. Supervision Exercised: Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others on our team. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve our leadership abilities and our demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU's culture of excellence. Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary Staff Pay Level: Pay Range: $45,000 - $55,000 per year Division: Finance and Administrative Services Department: CMU Bookstore Position Status: Regular Position End Date: Employment Status: Full-Time FTE: 1.0 Position Type: 12 month Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed Location: Mount Pleasant, MI Posting Ends: 11/22/2026 Open Until Filled: No