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Quartermaster

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The University of North Georgia
Location
Dahlonega, GA

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Position Title:Quartermaster Position Number:10042260 Benefits Eligible:Yes Campus Location:Dahlonega Job Close Date:04/01/2019 General Summary:

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Quartermaster on the Dahlonega campus. The Quartermaster will manage the Military Clothing & Sales Store (under the organization and supervision of Auxiliary Services and in coordination with University Bookstore), which carries a variety of merchandise to meet student needs, including uniform issue and supplies for the Corps of Cadets at the University of North Georgia. Work includes determining goods to be offered for resale, assisting in supervising a full time and student staff. The Cadet Corps currently has 750 members.

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

The Quartermster will:

  • Supervise Military Store daily operations – Establish the day-to-day operational concept and budget for UNG Military Store. Organize projects by duty location and time. Work closely with the Commandant and Assistant Commandant of Cadets to develop and update the military uniform requirements for the Corps of Cadets. Identify and delegate work assignments associated with sales, service, supply, and store design.
  • Establishe annual budget for Store Operations and keeps operating records of invoices, purchase orders, and inventory; prepared sales reports, maintains inventory counts.
  • Organize all UNG Cadet and Military uniform issue projects. Organize the uniform issue for new and old cadets in August & January. Manage alterations process, and coordinates schedules and distribution location(s) and all uniform fitting. Develop flow patterns and configure staging areas as required. Identify additional manpower needs. Responsible for all uniform buying and vendor relationships.
  • Responsible for all customer service, sales transactions; and collects cash, process debit, credit, and interdepartmental accounts
  • Lead presentation and uniform processes with Cadet Orientation.
  • Perform related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Must have knowledge of principles and practices of retail merchandising, pricing, and buying
  • Knowledge of the maintenance of sales and inventory records
  • Knowledge of marketing techniques
  • Knowledge of computers and the point of sale
  • Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures established for the operation of the bookstore
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to forecast the needs of college students and plan accordingly
  • Ability to estimate sales on the basis of such criteria as past sales records and stock on hand
  • Ability to train, supervise, and manage a staff in a retail environment
  • Ability to meet and serve the public tactfully and effectively and maintain effective relations with other employees.
Certifications/Licenses & Minimum Requirements:
  • High School Diploma required
  • Five (5) years of experience with Military Supply or Retail Management required.
  • Uniform vendor and supplier certifications desired
  • Knowledge of US Army personal appearance standards preferred.
Required Documents:Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Special Instructions to Applicants:Please submit contact information for three professional references. This position will require a background check and credit check. Employer Information:All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by the University of North Georgia in its sole discretion. The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

We provide equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, protected veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Information:Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. We provide equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, protected veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

Organization

The University of North Georgia is a member of the University System of Georgia and holds designations as a state leadership institution and as The Military College of Georgia.  With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state’s largest public universities.  The regional, multi-campus university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate’s degrees to professional doctoral programs.

The University of North Georgia's educational experience provides a solid foundation to help students become civic, professional and military leaders who serve communities locally and globally. UNG's student-focused environment includes quality education, service, inquiry, and creativity.  

UNG is one of only six senior military colleges in the United States and its residential Army ROTC program consistently ranks among the best in the country. UNG competes in NCAA Division II in baseball, softball, golf, basketball, soccer, mixed rifle, and women's cross country.

The University of North Georgia has seven academic colleges and institutes: the College of Arts and Letters, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Education, the College of Health Professions, University College, and the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis.

At the undergraduate level, UNG offers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and the  Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS); Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA); and Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN).

Graduate degrees offered at UNG include: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Education Specialist in School Leadership (EDSSL); Master of Education (Med); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Arts in history (MA); Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA); Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling (MS); Master of Science in family nurse practitioner (MS); Master of Science in nursing education (MS); Master of Science in physical education (MS); Master of Science in criminal justice (MS); Master of Public Administration (MPA); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Music (MM).

The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College, two of the top-performing schools in the University System of Georgia, in January 2013.  Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses and online opportunities united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

UNG’s campuses are located across the northeast Georgia region in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County. With easy access to metro Atlanta and Georgia's mountain and piedmont areas, the region features vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, including Lake Lanier and the the Appalachian Trail.

The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative to improve the retention, progression, and graduation of students. Grounded in the successes and strengths of the past and inspired by the potential of the new University of North Georgia, UNG's Complete College Georgia plan seeks to advance educational attainment in the northern part of the state, contributing to the region's workforce and economic prosperity.

To obtain application information for the University of North Georgia, call the Admissions Office at 706-864-1800, or for a closer look at the university, visit www.ung.edu.

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