Archives Assistant

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.

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

This position is responsible for supporting the operation of the Original Document Reading Area at the Georgia Archives.

1. Retrieves, compile, distributes, and refiles records;

2. Scans records and makes photocopies;

3. Assists with monitoring use of original records by patrons;

4. Arranges and rehouses records.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.

• Prefer Bachelor's degree with archival coursework and/or Attendance at Georgia Archives Institute

$28,679.25

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 customer service principles and practices.

9. Knowledge of archives collection care.

10. Ability to effectively multi-task.

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.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.