Textbook Center Assistant/College Store Assistant (6 Temporary, Part-Time Positions)

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Working Title:

Textbook Center Assistant/College Store Assistant (6 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:

$20.02 - $28.79

Job Description

The Minneapolis College Store and Textbook Center is seeking six (6) temporary, part-time Textbook Center Assistant/College Store Assistant positions to provide the following assistance: textbook center, in-store. Under general supervision and procedural control, assistants provide customer service to Minneapolis College Store and Textbook Center customers on matters relating to e-commerce and in-store sales. Assistants may also assist with shipping and receiving of merchandise for the Store. These positions also provide assistance to Store staff with day to day operations during peak periods. These positions also provide clerical services necessary to perform general office tasks in support of Store operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and understand information.

• All assistants must have the ability to use 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.

• All assistants need math skills sufficient to perform simple math functions and make change.

• All assistants must have computer and technology skills sufficient to process online and POS orders.

• Store assistants need clerical ability and technical skills necessary to carry out cashiering function and control the change and return of funds.

• Demonstrate an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency, incorporate culturally responsive practices, and actively engage in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.

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

Six (6) positions with the start dates within early November to early December, 2024. More information below:

• Textbook Center Assistant (4 positions): Mondays – Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (roughly 37 hours per work week)

• College Store Assistant (2 positions): Mondays – Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (roughly 36 hours per work week)

Pay Range

Office Specialist: $20.02 – $23.76 hourly / $41,802 – $49,611 annually.

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 underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.

Benefits Information:

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