Central Services Administrative Clerk

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We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women people of color persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.

Classification: Central Services Administrative Specialist

Unlimited Full-time

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday Friday)

Salary Range: Hourly from $20.32 to $25.41; Annually from $42428 to $53056 **

*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

*Please note that due to a glitch in the Workday system an incorrect pay range may be displayed the correct pay range is listed here

The vacancy is posted on-line from Monday June 15th 2026 Monday June 29th at 11:59pm

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

Under general supervision/procedural control this Central Services Administrative Specialist position provides mailroom services for Normandale Community College and assists in placing orders and maintaining the colleges general supply inventory. This position also assists in receiving and shipping of all merchandise and supplies for Normandale Community College. This position also assists other departments during busy times including Groundskeeping and the Textbook Depot.

This position will actively advance the colleges strategic goals including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

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• The physical demands of this position require the ability to move continuously throughout all levels of the campus buildings while delivering mail and shipments to campus offices.
• Requires the ability to move/lift package deliveries and outgoing shipments (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to provide quality customer service using good human relations skills to interact with others (common courtesy tact interest in positive problem resolution empathy and logical organization of ideas).
• Math skills sufficient to perform basic calculations to review and process supply orders.
• Typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to perform basic typing tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Data entry and database management skills sufficient to accurately enter and maintain information in logs and databases (ex. Microsoft Excel).
• Oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to problem solve and find acceptable solutions when needed.
• Ability to physically stand retrieve deliveries of mail/boxes that may weigh up to 50 lbs. and sort mail prior to delivery.
• Ability to learn to use a powered pallet jack and forklift to move pallets.

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• Experience working in a shipping warehouse and/or mailroom in a large business or organization.
• Ability to explain general postage and shipping policies standards rules regulations to customers.
• Ability to learn to operate basic Central Services equipment such as postage machines pallet jack and forklift.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of private information according to laws rules policies and procedures.
• Background and experience working with various diverse backgrounds populations ages races and ethnicities with the ability to demonstrate sensitivity to these diverse needs and concerns.

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system annually serving almost 15000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow learn and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical dental vision insurance short- and long-term disability generous vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year employer paid life insurance pre-tax flexible spending accounts retirement plans and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits visit SEGIPs website SEGIP. This position is also part of the American Federation of State County Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The AFCME ( contract outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment personnel practices or access to and participation in programs services and activities with regard to race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity or gender addition discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance please contact Human Resources at or . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

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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) 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.

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