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Department: UMBC Bookstore Position Overview:

This role supports the organization’s mission by ensuring the Yum Shoppe and vending operations run smoothly, efficiently, and with a customer-first focus. By managing inventory levels, coordinating with multiple vendors for best pricing, and keeping products well-stocked, merchandised, and appealing, the position helps maximize sales while maintaining variety and value.

The role also contributes through accurate shipping and receiving, timely processing of invoices and documents, collaboration with marketing on promotions and special events, and delivery of front-line customer service. Together, these responsibilities ensure a positive customer experience, strong vendor partnerships, and reliable operations that support the overall success of the Bookstore and campus community.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $23.08/hr and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles.  Tuition remission is also available. 

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory levels for the Yum Shoppe and vending machines to ensure availability and product variety

• Place orders, restock merchandise, and work with multiple vendors to secure best pricing

• Process invoices, receiving documents, and POS entries accurately and on time

• Receive, inspect, and prepare merchandise for resale and shipment

• Collaborate with marketing on sales, events, and vendor specials

• Maintain cleanliness, merchandising standards, and routine upkeep of the Yum Shoppe

• Track write-offs and monitor departmental spending to stay within budget

• Provide front-line customer service in person, online, and by phone

• Train and support student employees as needed

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

•  4 years of experience in Retail management and/or receiving. 

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

Closing Date: February 6, 2026 Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave  (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary:

Pay Range 10; $23.08/hr to $30.57/hr based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and expe