The Manager of Retail Athletic Sales manages the Bear Necessities Fan Shop, a University Bookstore venue based in the Alfond Arena. Duties include managing daily store operations, organizing retail sales at university-sanctioned athletic events on and off campus, merchandising, and maintaining an inventory of clothing, gifts, and team sport apparel. The Manager works in collaboration with Bookstore management to unify merchandise offerings at all locations and on the web and strives to create a successful, blended retail operation that meets the financial objectives of the department and serves the licensed team sport apparel and souvenir needs of UMaine athletics patrons. This position schedules the student workforce at all Bookstore venues, plays a key role in maintaining procedures that ensure efficiency and fiscal responsibility in compliance with university policies and procedures, and supports the overall management of the department. Typical hiring range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Complete Job Description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FXcDKWhdXnePGBxNrJE9zff7A_u1RkdS/view?usp=sharing)
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://umainesystem.sharepoint.com/sites/USERVICES-UMS-Benefits-Public) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism (https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/) to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:
Typically has the education associated with a bachelor's degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, and 3-5 years of directly related experience
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to represent the university to a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, administration, vendors, and visitors
Exemplary sales, customer service, and people skills
Supervisory experience and the ability to train, motivate, and lead staff
Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with POS cash register systems and other web-based software
The ability to handle a diverse set of responsibilities and tasks in a fast-paced setting, sometimes under pressure or in adverse conditions
A willingness to promote Bear Necessities, UM Athletics, and the University of Maine institution at large
Valid driver's license in order to use a university vehicle(s) to transport products, equipment, and staff between on-and-off campus locations
Preferred:
Familiarity with the UMaine campus
Understanding of Bear Necessities' role within the multi-faceted university community
Experience working with collegiate athletics, team sports, and/or sports fans
Proven success supervising students
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on June 10, 2026.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Dean Graham (dean.graham@maine.edu) .
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
