Retail Manager - Texas Union Underground

Job Posting Title:

Retail Manager - Texas Union Underground

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Hiring Department:

University Unions

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Aug 01, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Serving under the Division of Student Affairs, the University Unions’ mission is to enhance the student experience and to enrich campus life by providing cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs as well as related goods and services to the campus community.

What sets you apart when you join the University Unions?

As a Longhorn, you’ll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty, staff, and of course, our students! During your time on campus, you will contribute to programs, organizations, and activities that help our students develop a sense of community and provide valuable leadership and career readiness skills that they will carry with them throughout their professional and personal lives.

What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums.
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses.

Work Shift

This position works on-site and is not eligible for remote work. The work hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30 to 11:30 PM; Friday and Saturday from 1:30 to 10:30 PM. Flexibility in shift coverage will be important with University Business needs. Building hours and peek operational needs will dictate the schedule to meet business needs. Flexibility is key for this position. Overtime will be required as necessary.

Purpose

Assist in managing all aspects of the Texas Union Underground, including all retail operations of a student recreation center.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and supervising student staff.

• Scheduling work shifts.

• Monitoring and responding to equipment issues related to the recreation center and Esports Lounge and Arena.

• Supervising cash handling operations for the recreation center and Esports Lounge and Arena.

• Serving as manager when in the absence of the Senior Retail Manager.

• Orders merchandise, conducts monthly inventory, prices merchandise and purchases equipment needed for the specific retail areas.

• May develop annual budget and coordinate special sales events.

• Performing other duties as assigned by the Senior Retail Manager related to maintaining the recreation center and Esports Lounge and Arena.  

• Ability to function independently in the day-to-day activities of the recreation center.

Required Qualifications

Diploma (High School) or GED. Three or more years’ experience in retail, business management, or public relations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. More than three years’ experience in in a retail, business management, or public relations. Demonstrated experience with conflict management, effective communications, problem solving, relationship management, customer service.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary

$45,000+ Annually (Depending on qualifications and experience).

Working Conditions

The job location is on site in the Texas Union Underground. Typical retail environment that may require sitting or standing for long periods of time, lifting boxes, climbing stairs and moving equipment.

The candidate selected will be required to pass a criminal background check and as a condition of employment.

UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus