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Records Manager
Harvard University Archives
Cambridge, MA
The Harvard University Archives (HUA) supports the University's dual mission of education and research by striving to preserve and provide access to Harvard's historical records; to gather an accurate, authentic, and complete record of the life of the University; and to promote the highest standards of management for Harvard's current records. Records Management Services (RMS) supports the mission of the University Archives by emphasizing five key strategic areas: Program Management and Policy Development; Strategic Communication; Records Analysis; Operations Management; Permanent Records Activities.
Working closely with other units in a dynamic setting, RMS exercises records management oversight for the entire University, including the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate Schools of Public Health, Education, Design and Divinity, the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard's central administration, and other University units in Cambridge, Boston, Washington, DC, and Florence, Italy.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Associate University Archivist for Records Management (AUARM) in this newly defined position, the Records Manager will play a lead role in the development and implementation of a comprehensive records management program that protects the interests of the University and contributes to its educational and research missions.
The Records Manager duties include:
- Works as a member of the senior RMS team, which includes the Senior Electronic Records Analyst/Archivist (SERA/A)
- Assists the AUARM in overall planning and policy development
- Responsible for delivery of a full spectrum of records management services including oversight of the development and maintenance of the University's records schedules
- Develops and delivers educational programs for University personnel, managing off-site records storage, and consulting with offices on various aspects of their record keeping systems
- Consults with HUA colleagues on the development of educational programs relating to permanent records.
The Records Manager supervises the work of the Records Analyst, Records and Operations Administrator, and Records Management Assistant and provides oversight and guidance to other records management professionals, support staff, and/or temporary employees in the conduct of their duties.
The Records Manager works closely with other members of Records Management Services and the University Archives to develop and implement guidance for the management of electronic records in University offices and to devise strategies and goals for the collection and appraisal of University records of long-term historical significance.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master's degree in library/information science or equivalent required.CRM desirable.
- Experience: Minimum of four years' professional experience in records management, preferably in a university setting. In depth knowledge and hands-on experience in files management, functional analysis of records systems, and appraisal and scheduling of records is required. Demonstrated presentation skills and experience in developing workshops and other educational content required. Strong proficiency with computer systems, automated records management, electronic archives, and control of electronic documents. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with active client-service orientation essential. Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of projects and tasks in a complex and dynamic environment, work in high pressure situations, and work effectively at all levels of the University community. Must be able to lift 50 lb. records storage boxes.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information please visit our web site at http://hul.harvard.edu/rmo/.
To apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Harvard's employment site.
http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=38606
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