?The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek applications for the position of University Records Management Officer. This position will be responsible for leading the Office of Records Management and the University’s records management initiatives. Working closely with the University Archivist, the University Records Management Officer will establish, evaluate, apply, and update university records retention policies to support the transfer of records to the University Archives. This position will also advise academic and administrative departments at all campuses on the appropriate retention and disposition of records. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Supervise personnel and direct the operations of the Office of Records Management, which includes the Records Center. Set programmatic goals, develop multi-year strategic plan for the team, and manage projects to advance records management services. Lead the hiring, training, and performance management of staff. Maintain and update Policy AD 35: University Archives and Records Management in partnership with key administrative stakeholders. Assist in the development of university-wide policies and procedures that have records management/compliance implications. Chair the University’s Records Management Advisory Committee which approves updates to records retention schedules and advises on records management projects and system implementations. Lead and contribute to the Office’s efforts to build relationships across all campuses to promote records management and facilitate university-wide awareness in the proper handling and retention of electronic and paper university records. This includes working with internal units to create marketing materials and communication. Lead and contribute to the Office’s online and in-person training programs and documentation efforts. Facilitate meetings and networking for staff assigned as Records Management Liaisons which include organizing an annual conference geared toward educating Records Management Liaisons and other Penn State University faculty and staff. Consult with departments to identify and implement information lifecycle management best practices for IT systems used for creating, storing, and utilizing electronic and paper university records. Assist in IT projects related to system implementation or software decommissioning that have relevant electronic records to enable compliant archival transfer and disposition. Serve on University-level and Libraries committees and task forces, as appropriate. Some of the key stakeholders the University Records Management Officer will partner with to maintain and update Policy AD 35 include the Office of General Counsel, Risk Management, Information Security, Internal Audit, and Human Resources. Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Familiarity and experience with current trends and practices for records management, legal requirements for records, and inactive records management. Experience facilitating training programs and workshops. Experience with electronic records and information management practices, strategies, and systems. Preferred Qualifications (one or more): Master of Library and Information Science, Masters of Archives and Records Management, or a relevant advance degree. Familiarity with issues involving information security. Experience with handling confidential information and compliance with privacy rights. Experience leading a program and managing an oversight committee. Experience mentoring and developing skillset for direct reports. Familiarity with Doc. Finity and Microsoft SharePoint. Familiarity and experience with working in Higher Education or Academic Research Libraries. Experience managing budgets. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, providing timely updates and completion of projects, team leadership and collaborative work abilities, and proficient written and oral communication are also key qualities. Important Note: You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree 10 years of relevant experience, includes 3 years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None Applicants must be able to obtain the Certified Records Manager (CRM) or Information Governance Professional (IGP) certification within two years of their start date. Important Application Instructions:Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their interest and relevant experience, in addition to a resume. Additional Information:The University Records Management Officer reports to the Senior Director for Administrative & Financial Services and will work at Penn State’s University Park campus. The Pennsylvania State University Libraries is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.