Job Description
Librarian Assistant/Associate Professor- University Records Manager
Job ID: 293152
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Job Summary
Job ID: 293152
Position # 40100929
Augusta University (AU) Libraries seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to serve as the University Records Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating Augusta University's records management program and University Libraries archives program. It serves as the principal advisor to the University on records management policies and practices, including compliance with legal records requirements and state and federal laws and regulations. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.
Skills
Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving, organizational, time management, and project management skills
Ability to work as a team and independently
Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and presentation skills
Responsibilities
Teaching - 70%
Develop, maintain, and support a comprehensive archives program for University Libraries
Provide leadership for policies, workflows, and processes related to arranging, describing, preserving, managing, and providing access to archival materials regardless of format
Build relationships with offices, departments, programs, and initiatives around campus in the development, support, and promotion of archival collections
Provide and assist with reference, research, and instruction services related to archival collections
Provide leadership and expertise on records management issues to the University community
Develop, implement, and maintain institution-wide records management program, policy, and procedures
Communicate with and advise other administrative units, including University leadership, on the appropriate management and disposition of records to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and the University System of Georgia (USG) Records Retentions Schedules
Scholarship/Research/Creative Activity - 10%
Conduct scholarly research relevant to areas of responsibility or interest and disseminate research by contributing to the professional literature, presenting at conferences, and/or producing other scholarly outputs
Service - 10%
Engage in service to the libraries, the university, and the profession, primarily through committee work
Professional Development - 5%
Actively engage in professional development through attendance at conferences, workshops, and/or other learning opportunities
Student Success - 5%
Contribute to student success at the university
Required Qualifications
American Library Association accredited Master's degree, or equivalent graduate degree.
Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and best practices.
Experience with archival metadata standards.
Authoritative understanding of records management principles, practices, and policies, including retention schedules.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws impacting records management and disposition (e.g., FERPA and HIPAA).
Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member with 3-5 years of experience
Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:
- Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
- Evidence of ability as a teacher;
- Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
- Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
- Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation
Working understanding of digital records and systems.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.
The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.
Assistant Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Associate Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:
https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php
College/Department Information
Under the new leadership of the Inaugural Dean of Libraries and comprised of the Reese Library and Greenblatt Health Sciences Library, the Augusta University Libraries are on an exciting growth trajectory to meet and exceed the aspirational imperatives of Augusta University. The Libraries lead the organization in providing comprehensive resources and services in support of the education, research and scholarship, clinical care, and outreach and economic development strategic focus areas of our research university and academic medical center.
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 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.
Location
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Greenblatt Library:
1439 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta GA 30912
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=293152&PostingSeq=1


