Office Specialist - Textbook Center Assistant (11 Temporary, Part-Time Positions) at Minnesota State in Minneapolis, MN

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). 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 underre