Tech Center Buyer and Supervisor

Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title Tech Center Buyer and Supervisor Location Boone, NC Faculty Rank No Provide Rank Position Number 066071 Department University Bookstore - Administration - 170500

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Campus Store is the official Mountaineers' Shop of Appalachian State University and the Tech Center Buyer and Supervisor provides access to the technology needs to our faculty, staff, and students. This role builds and nurtures strategic partnerships across the university to position the Campus Store as the premier technology resource on campus. This position works closely with internal store management and maintains key working relationships with campus partners, including Information Technology (ITS), and various academic and administrative units. The Manager is responsible for cultivating strong external vendor and manufacturer relationships to secure competitive pricing and inventory. In the capacity of rotating Manager on Duty, the position regularly engages with students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors in daily store operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a two year technical college with a major in computer science, information technology or related area and one year in the information technology field related to the position's role; or graduation from a four year college or university and one year experience in the information technology field related to the position's role; or graduation from a four year college or university with a major in computer science or information technology or related degree. Related information technology experience may be substituted year for year for the required education.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer sales experience of technology products in an academic environment
• Ability to communicate with very technically oriented customers as well as entry-level users of technology products
• Should have sales experience as well as buying technology products for the resale experience.
• Prefer knowledge of Inventory/POS systems (e.g. NetSuite)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, select, and procure computer hardware, software, accessories, and emerging technology tailored to student, faculty, and administrative needs.
• Evaluate sales trends and technology advancements to continuously refresh product lines and optimize profit margins.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Tech Center, ensuring high standards of customer service, store presentation, and product availability.
• Use data from our primary Management One reports (Plan On Demand, Open to Buy, Inventory Action) to gain data-driven financial control, optimized stock levels, and better cash flow
• Utilize Point of Sale (POS) and inventory management systems (e.g., NetSuite) to track stock levels, order flow, and sales performance.
• Act as the primary campus technology consultant, advising students, faculty, and administrative departments on custom IT purchasing, departmental rollouts, and specialized equipment solutions.
• Partner with internal store marketing and campus IT units to promote technology sales, seasonal promotional events, and new student orientation offerings.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise Tech Center staff and student employees, fostering a customer-centric and high-performance team environment.
• Participate in storewide leadership responsibilities, including serving as a rotating Manager on Duty during regular operating hours, campus peak events, and graduation ceremonies.

Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours standard workweek is 40 hrs/wk; regular store hours of operation are Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Additional hours are required during times of rush at the start of semesters Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Suggested Salary Range $54,249 - $63,000 Physical Demands of Position

Duties of this position require varying degrees of physical effort since there are responsibilities in checking in, pricing, stocking, displaying, and other inventory control functions associated with computers. The person would need sustained physical stamina to staff the day on the sales floor or in the stock areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 10/13/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/27/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 11/15/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Include cover letter, resume and a list of 3 professional references with contact information

Search Chair Name David Cowart Search Chair Email cowartda@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56639 Posting Number 201501872P

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• List of References with Contact Information