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Java Junction Management
BUS 360
2013-2014 School Year
Are you…
 a creative thinker and problem-solver OR
 entrepreneurial OR
 interested in starting or running your own business OR
 an entrepreneurship minor OR
 eager to apply what you’re learning in your business courses OR
 looking for a unique and fun way to earn course credit?
Yes? Be part of the Java Junction management team!
The Java Junction management team is responsible for all of the business decisions related to
operating the coffee bar located in the Connector. Although the team is responsible for the
overall operations of Java Junction, each manager is responsible for one area of the business:
 OPERATIONS: responsible for maintaining product quality, a high level of customer
service, and overall operations. Works with the human resource manager on barista
training and education. Works closely with other managers when hosting events in Java
Junction. Responsible for managing special events in Java Junction.
 HUMAN RESOURCES: responsible for scheduling baristas, hiring and training new
baristas, and keeping an efficient and effective level of labor. Works closely with the
operations manager on barista training and education.
 MARKETING: responsible for implementing marketing ideas that will increase the volume
and profitability of Java Junction. Works closely with other managers on event
coordination, publicity, and new product ideas. Also responsible for managing the
website, Facebook page, and RedPost activity.
 PURCHASING: responsible for maintaining an efficient level of inventory, researching
new product ideas, and developing relationships with suppliers. Works closely with the
marketing manager on new product ideas.
 ACCOUNTING: responsible for recording all financial transactions of Java Junction.
Reports financial performance regularly to the management team and works closely with
the operations and human resources managers on barista training related to sales
transactions and cash handling procedures. A basic understanding of Quickbooks is
helpful.
 CATERING & SPECIAL EVENTS: responsible for coordinating catering events, promoting
catering services to the campus, and maintaining the catering content on the website.
Works closely with the marketing manager on event coordination and promotion.
Anyone interested in being a member of the management team must complete the application (see
the next page) and return the application to Michelle Horning ([email protected]) by
Friday, March 22. If selected you must be able to enroll in BUS 360 in the fall and/or spring
semesters. The course may be repeated for two semesters. It is expected that you will spend
approximately 8-10 hours per week on Java Junction management work.
If you have any further questions about being a Java Junction manager, please contact Michelle
Horning (email michelleeh; office phone extension 7453).
Java Junction Manager Application
2013-2014
Name ______________________________
I am currently a (circle one):
Frosh
Major(s)/Minor(s) ______________________
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
I am interested in being a Java Junction manager in the following areas (if you choose more than
one, please rank in order of preference using 1 as your preferred area):
_______ Operations
_______ Catering
_______ Human Resources
_______ Purchasing
_______ Marketing
_______ Accounting
I am interested in being a Java Junction manager for the following semesters:
_______ Fall only
_______ Spring only
_______ Both semesters
Please describe the knowledge and skills you have that will help you be an effective member of
the Java Junction management team:
Please list the experiences you have had that you believe will help you be an effective member of
the Java Junction management team:
Briefly explain why you want to be a member of the Java Junction management team.