Georgia Highlands College is hiring: FWS Student Assistant - Library Archives Ca

Job Title:

FWS Student Assistant - Library Archives Cartersville

Location:

GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site

Type:

Part-Time, Temporary

Job ID:

283163

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC offers over 30 areas of study with associate and bachelor’s degrees, available both in person and online.

We are a growing institution that values employee wellness and success, recognized recently as a semifinalist for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position supports library and archives functions at Cartersville Campus. Must be a current GHC student.

Responsibilities

• Understand, support, and promote the college’s mission, vision, and values
• Provide customer service to library users in person and by phone
• Use the library management system to process borrowing and returning materials
• Assist with basic reference inquiries and technology support
• Maintain the appearance and organization of the library
• Manage physical library and archival materials, including shelving and inventory
• Ensure confidentiality of patron records
• Perform administrative tasks, including scanning and equipment handling
• Collect and maintain data on library and archive usage
• Assist with archival processing: access, description, preservation, and digitization
• Display and post marketing materials
• Support reference requests, create displays, and staff the circulation desk as needed
• Perform other assigned duties

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current GHC undergraduate student in good academic standing (SAP met)
• Current FAFSA filed with all requirements completed
• Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
• Prior experience is preferred but not required; training provided

Compensation

$12/hour

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Skills and Abilities

• No prior archival knowledge required; willingness to learn
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to learn new skills, technology, and procedures

Contact

For inquiries, contact Human Resources at jobs@highlands.edu. For technical support, call (877) 251-2644 or email support@usg.edu.

Core Values & Policies

USG core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Respect. Policies on conduct and freedom of expression are available online.

Equal Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment in all employment terms and conditions.

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