Special Collections Assistant

Job ID: 226072
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelors, masters and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Location
Statesboro Campus

Department Information
0170101 - Library General Operations

Job Summary
Working with the Research Services Department and under the supervision of the Special Collections Librarian, the Special Collections Assistant participates in the processing of both physical and digital special collections; supervises and trains student assistants; develops finding aids; participates in an automated ticketing workflow; and loads and pulls materials from the automated retrieval collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned to support the mission of the University
• Assists with the arrangement, description, and discoverability of physical and digital materials through the development of finding aids and other descriptive tools
• Documents project workflows by creating, assigning, and responding to tickets in the automated ticketing platform.
• Assists the Special Collections Librarian with priority-setting, project management, and long-range planning for Special Collections
• Assigns, pulls, stores, and assists with troubleshooting for Special Collections materials stored in the Automated Retrieval System.
• Shares responsibility for monitoring environmental conditions in the Special Collections Processing Area and Automated Retrieval System
• Monitors Special Collections supplies and equipment and provides input on planning for future supply and equipment needs
• Assists patrons with Special Collections information and reproduction requests as needed
• Supervises student assistants to support these activities as needed

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree

Required Experience

• One year of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience

• Prior experience with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, etc.)
• Experience or knowledge of special collections, archives, libraries, or similar educational settings.

Proposed Salary
$30,900 - $37,800

Required Documents to Attach

• Please provide three (3) professional references in the Required Documents to Attach section on your application.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Navigate web access and email with or without reasonable accommodation
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Demonstrate commitment to inclusiveness by working well with diverse populations
• Use effective communication and human relations skills
• Demonstrate appropriate organizational skills as required for specific position

Apply Before Date
April 30, 2021

Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

• Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs. and not be averse to occasional dust and dirt.

Background Check
Standard and Education

Other Information
Believing that diversity, equity, and inclusion contribute to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the University's academic environment, Georgia Southern University is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff to support, promote, and serve a diverse student body and promote Inclusive Excellence. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the institution's Inclusive Excellence goals, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.


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