Records Management Assistant - Graduate Assistant

Location: Akes

Job Description:

The GA - Records Management Assistant will be part of the archives team, helping to implement a records management program for Berry College. Under the daily guidance of the archivist, the GA will participate in the records management program by:

• Appraising, arranging, and describing historical records
• Assisting with conducting records surveys
• Assisting with developing a records retention schedule for various college departments
• Entering metadata content into our new digital asset management system, AMQuartex
• Training undergraduate students to conduct records surveys and develop records retention schedules
• Carrying out other related duties as assigned.

The majority of the GA work will take place during the campus's regular open hours (Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM). Anticipated start date is May 18 or August 24, depending on program start date.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Acceptance into Berry College graduate program (one or two-year program is fine)
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to records and sensitive information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as appropriate
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, familiarity, and comfort with computer technology
• Willingness to learn additional software/platforms/tools as needed
• Ability to creatively solve problems and develop new solutions
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment in which diversity and fairness are valued and respected.

Preferred:

• Experience supervising and/or managing tasks or projects.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience within a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for others' needs above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:

"We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities. By combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experience and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need.

Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."

Nationally recognized for the quality of its learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master 's-level opportunities in business, physician assistant studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences for talented students from diverse social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and, accordingly, hires and promotes employees without regard to personal identity, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation.

Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to employment or .

Application Instructions:

The review of applications will start immediately and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected. Interested applicants should submit an application along with three references. The Graduate Assistant (GA) position will begin on either May 18 or in August 2026, coinciding with the start of the semester.