Grant Project Coordinator - Digital Collections (2-Year)

University of Georgia; Ohio; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Grant Project Coordinator (Limited-Term) to oversee digitization, transcription, metadata creation, and submission to the Digital Library of Georgia. The role includes supervising student workers and a graduate intern, and developing project-related social media content.

Located in Athens area, this two-year limited-term appointment may extend beyond the initial term depending on funding.

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

• Manage digitization, transcription, and metadata for the project.
• Oversee AI-assisted transcription and ensure accuracy of handwritten materials.
• Supervise digitization student workers and a graduate intern.
• Create social media and blog content related to the project.
• Coordinate with the Digitization and Data Coordinator and follow DLG submission guidelines.
• Adapt to changing needs within the department and project operations.

Skills

Archival knowledge & practices

AI handwritten text recognition tools

MS Office & imaging software

Supervise student workers

Oral & written communication

Team leadership

Organization & prioritization

Detail-oriented, accuracy

Multi-task & team collaboration

Discretion & privacy of records

Data gathering & reporting

Documentation & metadata creation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Grant Project Coordinator (Limited-Term) to oversee digitization, transcription, metadata creation, and submission to the Digital Library of Georgia. The role includes supervising student workers and a graduate intern, and developing project-related social media content.

Located in Athens area, this two-year limited-term appointment may extend beyond the initial term depending on funding.