Cashier (FA27025)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Minnesota State University, Mankato is seeking a full-time Cashier to manage all cashiering services for the university and update collection accounts. You will interact with students, families, and staff to process payments and maintain accurate records, ensuring compliance with institutional policies.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and timely processing of receipts and account updates in a on-campus environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers over the phone, in person, and via email.
• Knowledge of math sufficient to compute and verify totals and percentages for deposits, account balances and reconcile numeric data.
• Ability to collect payments, count money and make change for customers.
• Experience working with large volumes of cash and other sensitive financial information with minimal supervision and oversight.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide cashiering services for student payments and updates to collection accounts.
• Deliver customer service to students, families, and university personnel in a welcoming and professional manner.
• Assist with timely submission of receipt corrections and account write-offs for processing.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Payment collection

Cash handling

Accounting principles

Job description

• Job ID: 97895
• Location: Mankato
• Telework Eligible: No - Based on the essential functions of this position, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: Exclusively On Campus: A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Closing Date: 10/28/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Mankato State Univ-AFSCME
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $22.62 - $30.62 / hourly; $47,230 - $63,934 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

• Job ID: 97895
• Location: Mankato
• Telework Eligible: No - Based on the essential functions of this position, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: Exclusively On Campus: A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Closing Date: 10/28/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Mankato State Univ-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Mankato SU / MnSCU MAN Classified A-D
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $22.62 - $30.62 / hourly; $47,230 - $63,934 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
• Work Area: Student Financial Services
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Cashier (FA27025)

Job Class: Cashier

Agency: Minnesota State University, Mankato

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 position is primarily responsible for providing all aspects of cashiering services for the university and updating collection accounts. The Cashier will provide customer service to students with enrollment in payment plans and financial transactions. Services are provided through interactions with current and prospective students, families, university personnel and external clientele in a welcoming and professional manner that supports the university. The employee is responsible for timely submission of receipt corrections and account write-off updates for processing. The role supports university’s financial operations ensuring compliance with institutional policies, internal controls and regulations. Other duties as assigned to support department operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers over the phone, in person, and via email.
• Knowledge of math sufficient to compute and verify totals and percentages for deposits, account balances and reconcile numeric data.
• Ability to collect payments, count money and make change for customers.
• Experience working with large volumes of cash and other sensitive financial information (e.g., credit card numbers) with minimal supervision and oversight.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records, and reports.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Sarith Phan at [e-mail] or 507-389-1042.

About Minnesota State University, Mankato

More than 1600 talented faculty, staff, and 1600 student employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds, support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.

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

Benefits

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

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• 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

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. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name - Minnesota State University, Mankato.