What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookstore Cashier, Intermittent position at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities?
Working Title: Bookstore Cashier
Job Class: Bookstore Cashier, Intermittent
Agency: Central Lakes College
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This intermittent position works up to 40 hours per week as needed, primarily during peak periods throughout the academic year. The position plays a key role in supporting Campus Bookstore and Business Services operations by providing cashiering, customer service, and administrative support while ensuring accurate financial transaction processing, compliance with established regulations and procedures, and strong internal controls. Responsibilities include processing bookstore sales, college payments, and deposits; supporting e-commerce order fulfillment, bookstore inventory, and student account activities; assisting with seasonal bookstore operations such as textbook buyback and PSEO returns; providing guidance to student employees; and serving as backup support for shipping and receiving and mail services. Through accurate recordkeeping and responsive customer service, this position helps maintain efficient operations, safeguard institutional assets, and delivers quality service to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
To view the full job posting and to apply please go to: Bookstore Cashier, Intermittent (Cashier).
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Terri Henrikson at terri.henrikson@clcmn.edu or 218-855-8050.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Terri Henrikson at terri.henrikson@clcmn.edu.
About Minnesota State
Central Lakes College is a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
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.
Job Class: Bookstore Cashier, Intermittent
Agency: Central Lakes College
- Job ID: 96749
- Location: Brainerd
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Intermittent
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 11/05/2026
- Closing Date: 11/12/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Central Lks Brainerd TC-AFSCME
- Division/Unit: MnSCU Cntrl Lakes Brainerd CC / MnSCU CtrlLk Brainerd CC Class
- Appointment Type: Unlimited, Intermittent
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Intermittent as needed during the academic year, as well as high peak times prior to the start of each semester. Hours may vary.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday, days will vary dependent upon need.
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $22.62 - $30.62 / hourly
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
- Work Area: Administration
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This intermittent position works up to 40 hours per week as needed, primarily during peak periods throughout the academic year. The position plays a key role in supporting Campus Bookstore and Business Services operations by providing cashiering, customer service, and administrative support while ensuring accurate financial transaction processing, compliance with established regulations and procedures, and strong internal controls. Responsibilities include processing bookstore sales, college payments, and deposits; supporting e-commerce order fulfillment, bookstore inventory, and student account activities; assisting with seasonal bookstore operations such as textbook buyback and PSEO returns; providing guidance to student employees; and serving as backup support for shipping and receiving and mail services. Through accurate recordkeeping and responsive customer service, this position helps maintain efficient operations, safeguard institutional assets, and delivers quality service to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic accounting and business principles sufficient to monitor, collect and analyze data, and implement minor procedural and transactional changes in fiscal operations.
- Skills in math sufficient to compute totals, averages, and percentages of numerical data and to check or reconcile data.
- Knowledge of standard computer software programs for word processing and spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel), sufficient to create and modify a variety of documents including, but not limited to, spreadsheets, tables, charts and graphs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Knowledge of customer service practices and principles sufficient to identify each customer’s needs and meet quality standards for services, that result in customer satisfaction.
- Understand and effectively carry out complex oral and written directions.
- Working knowledge of social media outlets and ability to communicate in a professional manner using those outlets.
- Time management and organizational skills sufficient to organize workload and meet deadlines.
- Working knowledge of MinnState accounting system.
- Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and Legislative Auditor, Department of Finance and State Treasurer requirements for handling and depositing state funds.
- Ability to mentor, train, and educate others.
- Working knowledge of retail store practices and procedures.
- Ability to move and/or transport up to 50 lbs. on a periodic basis.
- Ability to maintain a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures on a periodic basis.
To view the full job posting and to apply please go to: Bookstore Cashier, Intermittent (Cashier).
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Terri Henrikson at terri.henrikson@clcmn.edu or 218-855-8050.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Terri Henrikson at terri.henrikson@clcmn.edu.
About Minnesota State
Central Lakes College is a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
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.
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