Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
M-F, 8 hrs/day, some evening and weekend work may be required.
Advertised Salary $40,000 Posting Date 12/18/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/19/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Digital Asset Mgmt Tech I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree
Position Summary
The Grant Project Coordinator is responsible to the Digitization and Data Coordinator for the UGA Special Collections Libraries. This position oversees and coordinates an NEH grant increasing access to the civil rights series of the Richard B. Russell, Jr. Collection by prepping materials, enhancing description, supervising digitization and redaction of personal information, and submission of files to the Digital Library of Georgia (DLG). The grant funds 2-3 undergraduate scanning students and 1-2 graduate students to assist with redaction and metadata, all of which are supervised by this position.

The Special Collections Libraries provides collections storage, exhibition and event space, research and instruction rooms, staff workspace, and digitization facilities for UGA's three special collections libraries: The Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, and the Walter J. Brown Media Archive and Peabody Awards Collection.

This position has a limited term appointment term which is expected to end December 31, 2026. The position may be extended beyond the initial term, contingent upon continued funding.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ArchivesSpace, andimaging software (e.g., Adobe PhotoShop).
• Ability to supervise and train student assistants. Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and to work independently within a framework of assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to discretion and upholding privacy of records. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Physical Demands
Spending long periods of time at a computer and lifting and moving boxes weighing approximately 25 pounds each required
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Prepares collections for digitization by providing metadata enhancement and records cleanup using ArchivesSpace, an open-source archives information management system.
Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities
Manages the work of scanning undergraduate and graduate students by directing and evaluating work, providing tracking, reporting, and quality control.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Prepares files for submission to the American Congress Digital Access Portal (ACDAP) and the Digital Library of Georgia (DLG). Adheres to the policies and procedures of the DLG including file naming conventions and metadata requirements. Assists with ingesting digitized material into ARCHive.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the Department and organization by assuming similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Sara Rountree Recruitment Contact Email sararountree@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents