Northern Michigan University Careers

Position Title: Records Management & Digital Accessibility Coordinator

Department:  Internal Audit/Risk Management

Term of Assignment: Continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Salary: Targeted salary range: $51,000-$54,400

Travel: No travel

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: Manage University records to ensure appropriate access, security, retention, preservation, and disposition in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and University requirements. Support compliance with digital accessibility standards by assisting employees in creating and maintaining accessible digital records and content.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Associate's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area: 

Required Specialized Training/Certifications: 

Required Minimum Work Experience:  One year of progressively responsible experience in records management, information management, digital accessibility, compliance, business administration, or a related field.
Experience with digital accessibility.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

Knowledge of records management principles, practices and applicable laws and regulations governing records access, security, preservation, management, confidentiality, retention and disposition.
Knowledge of digital accessibility standards and practices and their practical application across documents, spreadsheets, forms, PDFs, video, and other digital formats.
Ability to apply digital accessibility standards to electronic documents and records and provide hands-on assistance to employees in creating and maintaining accessible content.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Ability to partner with Information Technology personnel and other university staff to design and deliver effective small-group or one-on-one training on records management, digital accessibility, and related university policies and requirements.
Ability to analyze and organize complex information.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relations with a wide variety of individuals.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to cross-functional teams.
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

Professional certification such as ADS, CPACC, CRM, and/or other certifications from the Institute of Certified Records Managers or ARMA International.
Certification in records management or digital accessibility.
Progressively responsible experience in records management, accessible content development, and/ or information management.
Experience in information management compliance and best practices and knowledge of ISO 15489 Records Management principles.
Experience with higher education.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Contact Information:  Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.