Associate Director - Academic Resources (PROCUREMENT SUPV 1)

Under the direction of the Director of Course Materials and Finance at the UC Davis Stores, responsible for development and direction of all aspects of the provision of course materials for academic programs at UC Davis, including all colleges, departments, and professional schools. Provide high-level support and education to faculty and academic staff on course material initiatives and educational technology. Develop budget objectives for approximately $15 million in annual sales for the Course Materials department of the UC Davis Stores. Provide direction for daily operations of department personnel, ensuring effective marketing, procurement and inventory control management to meet sales goals. Research developments in educational legislation, policy, trends, and technology. Negotiate publisher contracts and facilitate actuarial analysis of the UC Davis Equitable Access Program.

Apply By Date: October 27, 2026

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience / training
• Experience providing excellent customer service in a retail environment and training others to do the same.
• Experience with the principles, practices and trends of retail management including: accounting, purchasing, cost, retail operations and practices, markup, margin, payment terms and freight terms; inventory control principles and techniques, and shipping and receiving procedure, and the skills to make informed, independent judgments on a wide variety of business-related activities.
• Experience interacting with faculty and providing education in new technologies including Learning Management systems, courseware, edtech software and AI.
• Knowledge of course materials technologies on a university campus, with analytical and research skills to analyze quantitative data, and solve problems.
• Supervisory experience in recruiting, selecting, training, assigning, motivating and evaluating staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills to organize work effectively to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous tasks meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Knowledge of UC Davis University guidelines policies & procedures pertaining to accounting and business-related activities and knowledge of copyright law and the protection of intellectual property.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and perspectives on a variety of issues.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy in working with others to secure information and cooperation from a variety of individuals to resolve problems and discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Academic Resource Management and Campus Outreach
• 20% - Operations Management
• 20% - Supervision

Department Overview

The UC Davis Stores is a full service institutional store, owned and operated by the University, to provide the tools of education to the University community. This auxiliary operation has multiple locations with annual sales of ~$25 million. In support of a more cost-effective procurement process for the University, buyers for the UC Davis Stores have been granted increased purchase authorization delegation by Materiel Management for the purchase of items for resale, with a maximum of $50,000 per day per vendor (including tax, freight and handling charges) for general merchandise, and no maximum limit for published material (i.e. course materials/textbooks).

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $79,400.00 - $144,000.00/year
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: 22
• UC Job Title: PROCUREMENT SUPV 1
• UC Job Code: 006911
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8-5
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: Yes
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting or or .

• High quality and low-cost to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for and coverage for you and your family
• for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including , , , , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• , , and for eligible employees
• and Family Care discounts and resources
• to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• and for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Must be bondable. Variable schedule includes some evenings, weekends.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position