Working Title: General Merchandise Buyer/Copy Center Manager

Job Class: Central Services Administrative Specialist, Senior

Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/20/2024

• Closing Date : 05/06/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / St Paul TC-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Finance/Administration / MnSCU St Paul TC AFSCME

• Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Monday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m,; Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.96 - $28.37 / hourly; $43,764 - $59,236 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

• Work Area : (Required for AFSCME)

• Location : (include if different or multiple locations are possible)

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

Under general supervision/procedural control, this position is responsible for the purchase, merchandising, and return of all Saint Paul College general merchandise, as well as oversight of the Copy Center & Mail Room.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in buying techniques and open to buy.

• Ability to create relationships to make informed buying decisions that represents the campus community.

• Experience in purchasing, marketing, and/or displaying of resale merchandise.

• Ability and skills to operate modern office machinery including: cash registers and personal computers/software, and copy/printers.

• Ability to plan, train, assign, and supervise the work of others to meet deadlines.

• Customer service skills and experience in practices and principles sufficient to identify each customer’s needs, meet quality standards for services, that result in customer satisfaction.

• Ability to frequently lift and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college store experience.

• Experience with retail POS systems (MBS preferable).

• General merchandise purchasing in a campus store environment.

• Copy Center and duplicating experience.

• An understanding of inventory software and controls as well as markdown schedule.

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 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.