Retail Stores Supervisor; On-site

Language Preference

• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $57,900 - $72,300/yr.

This posting will remain open until filled with initial applicant review expected to be on or around March 4, 2026.

This position is fully on-site.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff. Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state.

In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

The Retail Stores Supervisor will assist the Retail Manager with the day-to-day operations of the Bobcat Snack Stop, Summits Marketplace, and other concepts within the Retail portfolio. This includes but is not limited to; employee training, supervision and leadership, customer service support, food safety and sanitation, inventory management, cost controls, purchasing, food/beverage material storage, maintenance and repair of service/production equipment and facilities, service systems, and quality control.

The incumbent will have the skills necessary to support the concept locations and ensure the highest quality of product and service. Incumbent will also provide department-wide support for AFI (Auxiliaries Fiscal Innovation) services for large campus events or whenever needed. Working under strict deadlines and budgetary constraints, all members of leadership are required to work together to ensure the operation's success.

All supervisors serve as key members of management and are responsible for all operations assigned. Position requires supervision of a various retail locations on campus and transport of goods from one location to another with in a timely manner with the use of University vehicles such as golf carts, trucks, vans, box trucks, etc.

• Closely supervise, coach, motivate & effectively direct the student and staff workforce. Tasks include, but is not limited to: assigning work; training & development; performance management (including completing annual performance evaluations); ensuring that policies and guidelines are followed; resolving complaints and grievances; scheduling writing within the budgeted allotment; assisting with hiring decisions; time record tracking; and timecard approval. Organize and implement training for new staff and students in accordance with operational guidelines.
  
  Ensure that the standards of customer service are upheld by all staff and students. Responsible for the implementation of personnel policies & procedures. Ensure standards for policies and procedures are being upheld. Daily duties require floating from retail locations on campus to provide support, transport of good in emergencies, etc. which will require the use of University vehicles such as golf carts, vans, trucks and box trucks.

• Ensure staff and students are consistently following food safety standards at all times. Oversee completion of daily, weekly, and impromptu health inspections. Possess a full understanding of food safety procedures and act as…