Digital Archives Technician

Georgia Tech

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$45,900–$49,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Athletics, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Cataloguing, Command Line, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Entrepreneurship, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Laws and Regulations, Follow Through, Genetics, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Testing, Metadata, Microsoft Office, Military, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Records Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, University/School Policies, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

Today

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides support across archival and records management functions, including the appraisal, scheduling, and disposition of university records, and assists in managing archival, rare book, and digital collections. Processes both digital and physical materials through arrangement, description, cataloging, metadata management, preservation, and reference services. Contributes to the implementation of projects and best practices within archival and records management programs.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1-7 -
1. Supports the Digital Archivist in designing and implementing workflows and strategies for managing the university records lifecycle, including the transfer of digital records to the Archives.
2. Applies knowledge of metadata schemas, controlled vocabularies, and industry best practices in digital processing.
3. Utilizes file characterization tools, information utilities, and scripts to support and streamline digital processing workflows.
4. Assists the Records Manager with appraising digital university records for retention, disposition, or archival transfer.
5. Collaborates with the Institutional Repository Manager to develop and enhance a comprehensive collection of digital institutional records for access through the library's platform.
6. Provides support for reference requests related to digital materials.
7. Contributes to archival and records management projects across departments and units.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education.

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
One (1) year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience
Experience working in a library or an archival environment

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $45,900 - $49,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Familiarity with command-line tools
Understanding digital archive best practices and standards
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will 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 may travel 25% - 49% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
MVR
9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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