Processing Specialist III; Limited Term

Processing Specialist III (Limited Term)

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Posting Number: S14597P

Working Title:
Processing Specialist III (Limited Term)

Department:
Libraries-Special Collections

About the University:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.

Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students (over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students).

College/Unit/Department:
The UGA Libraries advance the University of Georgia’s mission by providing access to recorded knowledge and supporting teaching and research services in physical and virtual environments. The Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries with 75 faculty librarians and archivists, 150 staff, and nearly 200 student workers. The Libraries provide services at nine locations and offer nationally distinctive special collections related to Georgia’s history, politics, and public policy.

They preserve a major media collection in public broadcasting and support IT for GALILEO. Please visit libs.uga.edu for more information.

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:
Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Work Schedule: M-F; 8 hrs/day; some evening and weekend work may be required.

Advertised Salary: $40,000

Posting Date: 01/14/2026

Open until filled:
Yes

Closing Date:

-

Proposed Starting Date: 02/16/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

USG Core Values Statement:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG values and Code of Conduct are available online.

Position Information

Classification Title:
Museum Preparator I

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in related field OR Three years of experience working in a library or similar setting.

The Processing Specialist III (Temporary) is responsible to the Processing Archivist for processing collections from the Richard

B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies and providing public reference service. This position will focus on processing collections and additions that are less than twenty linear feet, making them discoverable for public research. The Special Collections Libraries are responsible for acquiring, preserving, and making available permanent historical records according to archival standards and procedures and for providing reference assistance to a variety of patrons.

This position has a limited-term appointment that is expected to end [1 year] after the start date. The position may be extended beyond the initial term, contingent upon continued funding.

• Familiarity with processing archival collections;
• Knowledge of Archives Space or archival description;
• Familiarity with computer work and comfort in learning new skills;
• Ability to work effectively with patrons, donors, and co-workers;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to…