Working Title: Bookstore Account Clerk
Job Class: Account Clerk
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/08/2023
• Closing Date: 05/30/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Anoka Hennepin TC-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Anoka Hennepin TC / MnSCU Anoka Henn TC Classified
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $18.55 - $24.60 / hourly; $38,732 - $51,364 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
• Work Area: Business Office - Bookstore
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The aligned Business Office of Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) and Anoka Technical College (ATC) is dedicated to providing exceptional assistance to students with the necessary services to fulfill their financial obligations to the Colleges while maintaining the College's commitment to an affordable education. These services are provided in accordance with the policies and procedures of Minnesota State to ensure sound fiscal responsibility. The Business Office provides superior customer service to students, staff, faculty, departments, and outside constituents with a focus on accuracy, accountability, availability, efficiency, professionalism, and integrity.

The Bookstore Account Clerk exists to provide support to Anoka Technical College Student Bills and Payment (B&P) area by assisting students on any matter related to their financial accounts including tuition, fees and payments. You will provide general support to the Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College Business Office by assisting with accounts receivable invoices and collections. In addition, you will assist in the ATC bookstore and work closely with the Bookstore Coordinator on all operational aspects, including sales, stocking, and customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Computer skills to effectively use and modify electronic spreadsheets and Microsoft Word documents.
• Basic accounting and mathematics skills to accurately calculate, review and reconcile data and balance accounts.
• Customer service skills to effectively provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone and through email and other types of correspondence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in Integrated Student Record System (ISRS) or similar accounting software.
• Demonstrated experience working in Missouri Book Service (MBS) or similar bookstore software.

Physical Requirements

Requires daily moving and/or transporting items up to 20-50 pounds (with assistance) on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds (with assistance) on an irregular basis. This job may require other manual labor including stacking books and other materials.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Sharon Wolfgram at swolfgram@anokatech.edu or 763-576-4212.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID# 65530, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Sharon Wolfgram at swolfgram@anokatech.edu.

About Minnesota State

We are committeed to responding to the educational needs of our chainging communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student sucess, and lifelong learing.

Why Work for Us

Anoka Technical College (ATC) provides innovative career and technical education to help our students and communities live and learn well. ATC is located in Anoka, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka Technical College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ATC and ARCC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students’ holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ATC is composed of 0.7% American Indian/Alaska Native, 5.9% Asian, 13.4% Black or African American, 5.5% Hispanic of any race, 0% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 69.7% White, and 4.8% multiracial and 50.1% post-traditional students. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population consists of 6.5% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).

For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokatech.edu.

The safety of all is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at ATC at http://www.anokatech.edu/AboutATC/PublicSafety.aspx. The campus Title IX Coordinator is Dawn Easley and can be contacted at dawn.easley@anokatech.edu or 763-576-4268.

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. 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 actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.