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Evening Student Supervisor Specialist I, Main Library

University of Georgia

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United States, Georgia, Athens

Nov 03, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14298P
Working Title	Evening Student Supervisor Specialist I, Main Library
Department	Libraries-Access Services
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.edu for 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	Work schedule is typically 1-10pm Sundays-Thursday. Schedule is subject to change during breaks and intersession.
Advertised Salary	ranges from $34,500-41,400 commensurate with experience
Posting Date	11/03/2025
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	12/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 ( hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia 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.

Position Information

Classification Title	Library Technician I
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications	One year of experience working in a library or similar setting.
Position Summary	Under the direction of the Main Library User Services Desk Manager, the Evening Student Supervisor Specialist I provides comprehensive front-line library services through multiple channels. This position assists patrons at the service desk and via phone and email with circulation of books, media, loanable technology, course reserves, and resource sharing materials; provides information assistance about the library and its resources; and participates in the hiring, training, and supervision of student employees. Additional responsibilities include maintaining library collections through shelving and stacks maintenance activities; ensuring accessibility compliance by remediating course reserves materials to meet WCAG standards; processing materials for circulation and transport; maintaining accurate patron records and item records; and handling specialized services including payments, borrowers' cards, student registration holds, and policy interpretation. The Evening Student Supervisor Specialist I serves as the person in charge in the absence of the User Services Desk Coordinator or the Lead Student Supervisor and may provide assistance to Security during evening and weekend emergency situations. Work is performed in a team environment under general supervision following established practices and procedures. Work schedule is typically 1-10pm Sundays through Thursdays. Schedule is subject to change during breaks and intersession.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Ability to competently use a computer for tasks such as data entry, communication, and file management. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams, and accessibility remediation software including Adobe Acrobat Pro and ABBYY FineReader; Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with library patrons; Ability to supervise the work of others and provide mentorship Ability to perform clerical tasks accurately with close attention to detail; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to learn and execute WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and best practices for document accessibility; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to process payments with checks and credit cards
Physical Demands	Standard 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?	Yes
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

*User Services Operations

Work regular shifts at the service desk assisting patrons with circulation, reserves, and resource sharing services.
Providing basic research information assistance to walk-in patrons.
Troubleshoot and report issues with public printing, scanning, and study room reservations.
Perform specialized circulation services such as creating and updating accounts; taking payments for library fees.
Supervise and serve as a resource for student assistants.
Interpret policies and procedures and resolve disputes.
Assist patrons via email or phone with circulation or general information services, including providing online payment options for library fees.
Resolve account issues including placing and clearing holds on student records in both the Libraries' and Registrar's databases.
Retrieve and prepare material for holds or transport.
Receive and process UGA and non-UGA materials through the mail and route appropriately
Recommend, review, and provide feedback on procedures and workflows.

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Student Staff Management

Review applications, interview, and provide feedback for hiring decisions.
Train and mentor student assistants.
Supervise and direct the work of student assistants in the absence of the Lead Student Supervisor; correct and approve student time cards.
Evaluate and provide feedback of student assistants' performance.
Recommend, review, and provide feedback on student assistant training.

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* Accessibility & Collections Maintenance

Retrieve and scan materials to be placed on reserve or to be scanned for electronic reserves
Perform optical character recognition (OCR) on scanned documents to create searchable and screen-reader compatible PDFs
Remediate PDF documents by adding proper document structure, including headings, reading order, alternative text for images, and tagged content and then verify that materials meet accessibility requirements using a variety of accessibility tools and checkers
Regularly assists the Shelving unit with stacks maintenance activities.

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Other position-related responsibilities:

Participate in unit and departmental meetings and projects.
Participate in library-wide communication by reading, responding to, and initiating information transmitted via GRAPEVINE (the UGA Libraries' listserv) and other communication tools, and appropriate library-wide or departmental meetings and asking questions, seeking clarification, or initiating discussion on library issues.
Maintain flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the department and Libraries by assuming similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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