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Reporting to the Head, Digital Services and Records Management, the Records Manager will implement and maintain the University’s Records Management Program, which assists Brown University units in their requirement to manage their records and to ensure their records practices meet Brown's academic, administrative, and historical obligations. The Records Management Program is located within the University Archives at the Brown University Library.
Job Responsibility:
Implement and maintain the University’s Records Management Program
Support the efficient handling, retention, and disposition of institutional records in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and contracts
Create and/or update key records management functions, workflows, and documentation including the Records Retention Schedule
Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the campus and partner with key University offices
Oversee the off-site records storage facility, which includes reviewing storage requests, managing unit record retrievals, and identifying off-site records eligible for disposition
Meet with University units to ensure their record practices comply with the Records Management Policy
Consult with units on the maintenance, storage, and legal disposition of both their physical and digital records
Plan and implement a comprehensive training program for unit record/data stewards and the wider Brown community
Present to administrative and academic units and cross-functional groups on the importance of records management
Work to identify institutional records of historical value facilitate the transfer of institutional records to the University Archives
Work with University Archives staff to identify areas that are underrepresented in the historical record and conduct outreach with appropriate units or groups to increase collections in those areas
Requirements:
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an academic library, corporate or governmental library, school library or other cultural heritage setting, or educational institution in Records Management or University Archives
Experience working with stakeholders on records management projects, archival collections, or other related work applying to records management and archival practices and standards using current technologies and software
Familiarity with knowledge of archival standards, theory, and practice
Experience with record keeping systems, the records lifecycle, and ISO 15489
Working knowledge of the issues surrounding electronic record-keeping systems, such as electronic imaging, email systems, content management systems, and personal digital archiving
Experience with presenting and talking with large groups of people
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Demonstrated planning, decision making, and problem-solving skills with superior verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a dynamic, team setting and to balance multiple competing priorities
Nice to have:
active Certified Records Analyst or Certified Records Manager certification