University System of Georgia Hiring for Archives Paraprofessional at System Office-Morrow Full Time

Job Title: Archives Paraprofessional
Location: System Office-Morrow
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 268842
About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

The Georgia Archives’ mission is to Collect, Preserve, and Provide Access to the historic records of Georgia, and to assist state and local governments with records management. The building and our collections are open to the public without charge.

Location The Georgia Archives is located at 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, next to the Southeastern Branch of the National Archives and Clayton State University.Job Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the Original Document Reading Area, including monitoring the use of records by patrons, and for processing records.

Responsibilities

1. Monitor use of original records by patrons, including providing information and assistance to patrons.
2. Scan records/make photocopies.
3. Rehouse records.
4. Process records, create metadata, and upload records.
5. Retrieve, compile, distribute, and refile records.
6. Perform quality control and digitally enhance records.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with classes in Archives;
One or more years of experience working with patrons in an original document reading area.
One or more years of experience processing original records.
Appropriate level of education and/or training may substitute for above requirements.

Proposed Salary

$37,928

Required Documents to Attach

Resume

Cover Letter

List of three references

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
2. Skill in operating a computer;
3. Skill in decision-making and problem solving.
4. Skill in oral and written communication.
5. Knowledge of Excel;
6. Knowledge of modern office principles and practices.
7. Knowledge of job-related software programs.
8. Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
9. Knowledge of archives collection care;
10. Knowledge of processing and description;
11. Ability to effectively multi-task.

Contact Information

Christopher M. Davidson, J.D.
State Archivist/Associate Vice Chancellor
Georgia Archives
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
5800 Jonesboro Road
Morrow, GA 30260
678 364 3806
[email protected]
www.GeorgiaArchives.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.