Public Library Assistant Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

About Us
The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 25 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.
Job Summary
This is an administrative position that performs administrative work at the Welcome Desk and Original Document Reading Area (ODRA) of the Georgia Archives . The position is 40 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday.
Responsibilities
1) Welcome, direct, and register patrons.
2) Explain policies and procedures to patrons.
3) Answer phone.
4) Processes payments using cash register and credit card machine.
5) Maintain assigned computerized databases.
6) Retrieve, compile, distribute, and refile records.
7) Arrange and rehouse records.
8) Assist with monitoring use of original records by patrons.
9) Scan and digitally enhance records.
10) Provide administrative support as necessary.
Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• One or more years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications
Passage of three or more classes in American History and/or Archives.
and/or
Completion of Georgia Archives Institute or similar.
Proposed Salary
$28,679.22
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Knowledge of office procedures.
2. Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
3. Knowledge of basic Excel.
4. Knowledge of the operation of cash register and credit card machine.
5. Knowledge of the purpose and duties of a state archives.
6. Skill in decision making and problem solving.
7. Skill in interpersonal relations.
8. Skill in oral and written communication.
9. Ability to effectively multi-task.
10. Ability to operate a computer with multiple screens.
11. Ability to climb ladders and pull records from overhead.

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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University System Office as determined by the University System Office in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Background Check
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.