Records Manager
- Employer
- Emerson College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 3, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Administration
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Job Details
Records Manager
Target Hire Date
07/19/2021 - 2 months to go
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The Records Manager is responsible for implementing the College's records management program. This includes assisting departments with the maintenance, storage, and disposition of their physical and digital records as well as planning and implementing a training program for DROs and the wider Emerson community. The records manager reviews, manages, and weeds institutional records stored offsite with a third -party vendor as well as those located onsite in the Archives. They work with the Assistant Director for Archives & Special Collections to create and update policies, such as the records retention and disposition schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a training and outreach program for
College Departmental Records Officers (DROs) and the general
Emerson community at all campus locations. Respond to requests for
assistance from College departments by providing them with
individualized guidance and training on records management policies
and procedures.
- Work with the Assistant Director for Archives & Special
Collections to create, maintain, update, and provide access to
records management policies, such as the records retention and
disposition schedules. This includes but is not limited to
surveying records held by College departments and conducting
research into current or potential issues.
- Develop, implement, and communicate records management
procedures concerning the creation, maintenance, and transfer of
College digital assets and related metadata. Collaborate with the
digital archivist as needed.
- Maintain and manage records from various College campuses
stored offsite with a third party vendor. Develop and implement
procedures for transferring records in the Archives to offsite
storage; recalling, inventorying, and weeding boxes stored offsite;
coordinating the destruction of records stored offsite; and
assisting other College departments in sending and retrieving
records to/from offsite storage.
- Maintain up-to-date lists, databases, and other documentation
regarding current offsite and onsite holdings. This includes the
creation/updating of record group content descriptions. Maintain an
up-to-date list of DROs.
- Coordinate the shredding of onsite records throughout the
College by maintaining a list of current shred bin locations and
types; ordering new/replacement bins; and creating/implementing
destruction procedures and forms.
- Coordinate the transfer of permanent institutional records to
the archives as well as inventory and confirm the retention periods
of these records. Work with the Archives & Metadata Technician
and Assistant Director for Archives & Special Collections as
needed.
- Adhere to all pertinent local, state, and federal laws as well
as College and department policies and procedures. Examples include
FERPA, the College Records Management Policy, College Data
Governance Policy, and the Archives Access and Restriction
Policy.
Other Responsibilities
- Work with the Assistant Director for Archives & Special
Collections to coordinate, plan, and participate in meetings of the
College's Records Management Committee.
- Provide statistics regarding trainings, outreach efforts,
transactions, and consultations to the Assistant Director for
Archives & Special Collections.
- Assist in recruiting, training, and overseeing the work of
student and intern assistants.
- Serve on one or more library teams to serve the needs of the
library and its constituencies.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- ALA accredited Master's degree in library/information science
or a related field with coursework in physical and/or digital
records management.
- Three or more years of experience conducting records management
activities with a high level of autonomy.
- Comprehensive knowledge of records management theory,
standards/best practices, and technologies.
- Experience in interpreting records management policies as well
as providing advice and practical assistance to non- experts
regarding records management projects, questions, and
issues.
- Familiarity with legal issues surrounding the retention and
destruction of records.
- Effective written and verbal communication with all levels of
staff, faculty, and management, including strong questioning and
listening skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with vendors,
including coordinating orders, troubleshooting, and
maintaining/updating/querying databases and websites.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet
deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This includes planning,
coordinating, and implementing effective programs, complex
projects, and service models.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- Experience in creating and/or implementing training and/or
department records officer programs.
- Experience in creating and maintaining records retention and
disposition schedules and/or other policies.
- Experience in creating and implementing procedures for
e-records.
- 1-3 years project management experience
Work Environment
- Requires long periods of mental and visual
concentration.
- Requires working in an office space with no windows.
- Requires the ability to lift and move heavy boxes and
objects.
- Requires somewhat frequent travel around the Boston campus and
infrequent travel to other College campuses.
- Requires the ability to effectively communicate in-person and
through communication media.
Please note that if this position was full-time (all twelve months of the year, and for the full 36.25 hours each week) this position's salary budget would be $61,350. Based upon the needs of the team, this position is only needed for 11 months of the year and for 20 hours during those months. Please expect the salary range to be between $30,000 and $31,250.
Grade of Position: A16E
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20.00
Hiring Range: $0.00 - $0.00
11 month position paid over 11 months
This position will be exclusively represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888 for purposes of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Boston-Campus/Records-Manager_JR002571
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Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 4,300 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states.
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Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society. Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: titleix@emerson.edu
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Emerson College enrolls over 5,800 graduate and undergraduate students from 49 states and more than 70 countries. Its main campus is located in the dynamic, multicultural city of Boston. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson's commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources such as the Office of Internationalization & Equity, the Social Justice Center, and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.
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