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Working Title:

Central Services Administrative Specialist - Shipping/Receiving Specialist (Unlimited, Full-time)

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Central Svcs Admin Spec

Bargaining Unit / Union:

206: AFSCME - Clerical and Office

City:

Minneapolis

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$20.02 - $28.79

Job Description

Shipping/Receiving Specialist works with Minnesota State Bookstores shared-services staff to perform the shipping, receiving, and stock maintenance of textbooks for multiple colleges at MN Textbook Center’s ecommerce facility. The Shipping/Receiving Specialist coordinates and works with the order fulfillment staff to provide streamlined services to serve students effectively and efficiently. Additionally, this position assists with Minneapolis College Shipping/Receiving in the absence of the College’s Shipping/Receiving Clerk.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

+ Check in and sign for deliveries at the loading dock when received

+ Move all cartons/boxes from the dock/mailroom area and transport to the Textbook Center

+ Open all boxes and check packing slips against quantity received

+ Print receiving documents using the campus stores’ inventory control system and check in merchandise

+ Organize and maintain stock on shelves and in storage areas

+ Prepare outgoing shipments so they arrive at their destination in good condition and on time

Salary Range:

Central Services Administrative Specialist: $20.02 – $25.03 hourly / $41,802 – $52,263 annually.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Knowledge of shipping methods, costs, weight restrictions, and packaging.

+ Knowledge of inventory control, equipment, supplies, and commodities.

+ Knowledge of standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases sufficient to create, modify, and protect files.

+ Excellent customer service skills in order to answer questions professionally by phone, email, and other written or electronic correspondence to internal and external customers.

+ Ability to move heavy shipments and deliveries up to 50 pounds across campus

+ Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency, incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.

Physical Requirements

+ Must have the ability to stand for up to 50% of the day (up to 80% for the shipping/receiving clerks) with frequent bending, lifting, maneuvering of carts and hampers.

+ Must have the ability to lift/move materials weighing 15-50 lbs on a daily basis.

Other Requirements

Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.

Work Shift

Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Telework

No

Application Procedure

Interested Individuals should apply online. Please attach a cover letter and electronic resume to your online application. Attach names and contact information of at least four (4) references, two (2) managers and (2) two professionals, who can directly address your qualifications for this position. 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.

Internal Applicants

Eligible bidders must contact Minneapolis College Human Resources, [email protected], in writing on or before the job posting closing date. A bid will be considered timely if delivered to the appropriate official by the posting closing date. In accordance with Article 12 of the Agreement with AFSCME, Council 5, the following position is vacant and will be filled as soon as possible. Only eligible employees as defined by the provisions of Article 12, Section 6, may submit a bid for the vacancy. Article 12, Section 6, states in part "any employee who has successfully filled a vacancy - via a bid, shall not be entitled to bid on another vacancy for a period of six (6) months following the date upon which the employee exercised the bid." However, a permanent, non-probationary classified employee who is part-time, unlimited, part-time seasonal or full-time seasonal may bid on a full-time unlimited vacancy at any time. Unclassified and probationary employees are not eligible to bid. Ineligible bidders submit an application online on or before the job posting closing date.

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.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

09-01-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-31-2025

Close Date:

08-12-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Victoria Vy Le

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]