Audiovisual and Oral History Technician

Audiovisual and Oral History Technician

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number	S15849P
Working Title	Audiovisual and Oral History Technician
Department	Libraries-Brown Media
About the University of Georgia	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 (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department	The UGA Libraries advance the University of Georgia’s mission by providing the best possible access to recorded knowledge, actively contributing to the success of students and faculty through teaching and research services provided in physical and virtual environments, exemplifying the University’s strategic priority to serve the people of Georgia and beyond, and upholding the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. A member of the Association of Research Libraries with 75 faculty librarians and archivists, 150 staff and nearly 200 student workers, the UGA Libraries receive more than three million visits per year on average and provide services at nine locations across the Athens campus, among them the Main Library, Miller Learning Center, McBay Science Library, Special Collections Libraries and Music, Art and Education branch libraries. The UGA Libraries offer nationally distinctive special collections related to Georgia’s history, politics, and public policy, and preserves one of the foremost media collections in public broadcasting. The UGA Libraries provide IT support for Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), Georgia’s statewide virtual library initiative, and is home to the UGA Press and Georgia Review literary journal. Please visit libs.uga.edufor more information.
College/Unit/Department website	libs.uga.edu
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	M-F; 8 hrs/day
Advertised Salary	$35,031-$45,540 commensurate with experience.
Posting Date	10/02/2026
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	11/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title	Audio Visual Technician I
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	The Audiovisual and Oral History Technician supports the preservation, access, and description of audiovisual materials across the archive’s collections, with a particular focus on oral history. This position combines responsibilities in collection coordination, digitization, post-production, archival processing, and backlog reduction. The technician will manage workflows related to the physical, digital, and intellectual control of audiovisual collections and collaborate with colleagues to ensure best practices in digital preservation and public access.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	The University of Georgia Libraries wish to emphasize that we are committed to helping our future colleagues successfully develop knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants are encouraged to communicate the ways in which their work meets required or preferred qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. · Interest in digitization standards and best practices for archival audio and video formats · Familiarity with oral history recordings and transcription · Familiarity with software applications that include, but are not limited to: FFmpeg, Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, OpenRefine, and Airtable. · Ability to exercise independent judgment  Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships · Ability to maintain accurate records · Effective verbal and written skills · Ability to work successfully in a detail-oriented production environment
Physical Demands	Typical for office environment
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

*Supports the preservation and access of Oral History Collections by:  Collaborating with the Oral History Coordinator to manage physical, digital, and intellectual control of oral history collections.  Corresponding with donors and interviewers to coordinate editing of interviews, and accessioning, if necessary.  Performing post-production editing on oral history recordings, as needed.  Managing video captioning and transcript creation workflows.  Creating finding aids, inventories, and other descriptive tools using Collective Access and other platforms.  Curating collections for online access by managing streaming content on archival and commercial sites.  Developing an understanding of the interview process, whether in collaboration with Oral History Coordinator, or other training, to provide context for processing.

Percentage of time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

* Processes digitization requests and fulfills Media Orders by:  Performing digitization of archival audio, video, and film formats following best practices and archival standards.  Monitoring queue of Media Orders and Preservation Requests and prioritizing requests  Meeting deadlines established by Media Orders queue  Re-encoding files to targeted delivery formats and specifications  Sharing files via cloud-based storage or physical drives and by uploading access copies to BMA website  Communicating with outside researchers and colleagues in a timely and professional manner, including seeking additional information when necessary

Percentage of time

25

Duties/Responsibilities	*Supervises a student worker to assist with audiovisual and oral history related tasks
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities	Participates in and contributes to the effective and on-going functioning of the department by: Communicating with libraries colleagues to clarify requests as needed Updating documentation relevant to the responsibilities of the position Providing excellent customer service to outside researchers Responding to and resolving issues with digital files in a timely and effective manner
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities	Participates in professional development and training internal and external to the department to gain knowledge and skills related to audiovisual digitization and preservation.
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities	Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the office and organization by assuming similar duties and responsibilities as assigned
Percentage of time	5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details	For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name	Sara Rountree
Recruitment Contact Email	[email protected]
Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you find out about this position at the UGA Libraries?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents