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Office Specialist - Textbook Center Assistant (11 Temporary, Part-Time Positions)

Part-time

Minnesota State

Minneapolis, MNPart-time / Temporary$20.68–24.54/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.68–24.54/hr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Part-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Minneapolis Community and Technical College seeks eleven temporary, part-time Textbook Center Assistants to support ecommerce order fulfillment and, as needed, shipping and receiving. Assistants also help staff with day-to-day operations during peak periods and provide clerical services for general office tasks. The positions run from November or December 2026 through January 2027, with weekday shifts of roughly 37.5 hours per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer CommunicationCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingOrganizationMathComputer SkillsTechnology SkillsPoint of SaleCultural FluencyCulturally Responsive PracticesAntiracismStandingBendingLiftingManeuvering Carts and HampersPersonal ComputersSoftware

Qualifications

Customer Service ExperienceMinnesota State ExperienceGood Standing With Minneapolis CollegeLift 15-50 Lbs Daily

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Minneapolis

Part time

JR0000006023

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 (http://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety) .

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (http://minneapolis.edu/information/veterans-services) employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

11-09-2026

Position End Date:

01-19-2027

Open Date:

10-29-2026

Close Date:

11-25-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Victoria Vy Le

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]

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Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity (http://www.minnstate.edu/system/equity/index.html) . We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Diverse Workforce Information:

Connect 700 (http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) and Veteran's Preference (http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/veterans/veteran-information.jsp#2)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are military friendly campuses and recognized Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organizations. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Veterans, Service Members, and families in all military branches

How this job compares

Set against the 33,881 open Customer Service jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20.68–24.54/hr
  • Minnesota median$17–20/hr803 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–23/hr16,782 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.61/hr, is 26% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the top quarter of Customer Service hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 950 open Customer Service jobs in Minnesota and 33,881 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Customer Service postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (8,827 postings).
Education
1,385 of the 33,881 open Customer Service jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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