Digital Archives Grant Project Lead

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Grant Project Coordinator (Limited-Term) in Athens to oversee digitization, transcription, and metadata for a Georgia history project. The role includes supervising student assistants, coordinating with the Digitization and Data Coordinator, and producing project content for social media and blogs.

The position requires knowledge of archival practices, AI handwriting recognition tools, and strong MS Office/imaging software skills, plus the ability to lead a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of archival collections and descriptive practices.
• Knowledge of AI handwritten text recognition tools.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and imaging software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop).
• Ability to supervise and train student assistants.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to direct the work of others in a team environment.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work activities.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and to work independently within a framework of assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a multi-task and team environment performing rotating tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to be discrete and uphold the commitment to discretion and upholding privacy of records.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Manages digitization, transcription, and metadata for the project in collaboration with the Digitization and Data Coordinator, including overseeing proper handling of rare materials, scanning, quality control, and creation of metadata records.
• Manages transcription process and quality control including use of AI tools, reading handwritten documents, and researching topics and events to ensure accuracy.
• Supervises digitization student assistants and graduate student intern by hiring, training, evaluating, and assigning and monitoring work.
• Creates social media and blog content about the project.
• Participates in library-wide communication by reading, responding to, and initiating information transmitted via GRAPEVINE (the Libraries' listserv) and other communication tools, and appropriate library-wide or departmental meetings and asking questions, seeking clarification, or initiating discussion on library issues.
• Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the Department and organization by assuming similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Archival knowledge

AI handwriting tools

MS Office suite

Supervise students

Communication skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data reporting

Privacy & discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Grant Project Coordinator (Limited-Term) in Athens to oversee digitization, transcription, and metadata for a Georgia history project. The role includes supervising student assistants, coordinating with the Digitization and Data Coordinator, and producing project content for social media and blogs.

The position requires knowledge of archival practices, AI handwriting recognition tools, and strong MS Office/imaging software skills, plus the ability to lead a