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Working Title:
Office Specialist - Textbook Center Assistant (11 Temporary, Part-Time Positions)
Institution:
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
Office Specialist
Bargaining Unit / Union:
206: AFSCME - Clerical and Office
City:
Minneapolis
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Temporary (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$20.68 - $29.73 OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH THE INITIAL PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE OF November 5, 2026.
Job Description
The MN Textbook Center is seeking eleven (11) temporary, part-time Textbook Center Assistant positions to provide assistance with ecommerce order fulfillment. Assistants may also assist with shipping and receiving of merchandise for the Textbook Center. These positions also provide assistance to Textbook Center staff with day-to-day operations during peak periods. In addition, these positions provide clerical services necessary to perform general office tasks in support of Textbook Center operations.
Salary Range
Office Specialist: $20.68 - $24.54 hourly / $43,180 – $51,240 annually.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and understand information.
Customer service skills in person, on the phone and online to provide effective general and specialized office support with courtesy, tact, interest in positive problem solving, empathy, and to organize ideas logically.
Knowledge of math skills sufficient to perform simple math functions to control the change and return of funds.
Knowledge of computer and technology skills sufficient to process online and point of service (POS) orders.
Demonstrate an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency, incorporate culturally responsive practices, and actively engage in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a customer service position.
Experience with personal computers and software.
Experience within the Minnesota State system
Physical Requirements
All assistants must have the ability to stand for up to 50% of the day (up to 80% for shipping/receiving clerks) with frequent bending, lifting, maneuvering of carts and hampers.
All assistants must have the ability to lift/move materials weighing 15 – 50 lbs. on a daily basis.
Other Requirement
Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
Work Shift
Eleven (11) positions with the start dates in November or December 2026 and the end dates in January 2027. The work shifts are:
Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (roughly 37.5 hours per work week). or
Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (roughly 37.5 hours per work week).
Telework
No
Application Procedure
Interested Individuals must apply online. Please provide a cover letter, electronic resume, and any other documents as needed. All upload documents need to be under Resume/CV section . Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your application. Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered.
About
Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunity to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety .
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from…