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Navajo County, AZ

Records Retention Clerk

Holbrook, AZ · On-site

$31K/yr

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. * Perform other related duties as required. Knowledge and Skills * Knowledge of Customer ...

Navajo County, AZ

Records Retention Clerk

Holbrook, AZ · On-site

$31K/yr

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. * Perform other related duties as required. Knowledge and Skills * Knowledge of Customer ...

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Navajo County

Records Retention Clerk

Holbrook, AZ

$14 - $18.50/hr

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. * Perform other related duties as required. Knowledge and Skills * Knowledge of customer ...

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Records Retention Clerk

Holbrook, AZ · On-site

$14 - $18.50/hr

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. * Perform other related duties as required. Knowledge and Skills * Knowledge of customer ...

New

Navajo County

Records Retention Clerk

Holbrook, AZ

$31K/yr

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of Customer ...

NERC

Records Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

This role covers the process of managing and supporting the creation, maintenance and retention of records, and has a lead role in developing and implementing the document management strategy for the ...

Cobb County Government

Records Technician I

Marietta, GA · On-site

$17.34 - $22.11/hr

Position Information The purpose of this classification is to properly store, maintain, or destroy records for all County Departments in accordance with local, state and federal records retention ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for records retention in the United States is $68,956.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $80,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Records Retention job involves managing an organization's documents and records in compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements. Responsibilities typically include developing retention schedules, ensuring proper storage and disposal of records, and maintaining data security. The role helps organizations minimize risk, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Records Retention position, and why are they important?

Excelling in Records Retention requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of document management policies or regulatory compliance standards. Familiarity with electronic records management systems (ERMS), data archiving tools, and industry certifications like Certified Records Manager (CRM) is often preferred. Effective communication, discretion, and the ability to work independently or within teams are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure that sensitive information is managed properly, legal obligations are met, and records are efficiently preserved or disposed of according to company guidelines.

What are some typical challenges someone in a Records Retention role might face?

A Records Retention professional often encounters challenges such as keeping up with evolving regulations, ensuring consistent compliance across departments, and managing large volumes of physical and digital records. Balancing the need for data accessibility with privacy and security concerns can also be demanding, especially when responding to audits or record requests. Adapting to new technologies and improving filing or archiving processes are frequent parts of the job. By staying organized and proactive, you can help ensure information is reliably stored, easily retrievable, and properly disposed of when necessary.
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Infographic showing various Records Retention job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,956 per year, or $33.2 per hour.
Records Retention Specialist

Records Retention Specialist

New Mexico state Universoty

Las Cruces, NM • On-site

Other

Posted 26 days ago

New Mexico State University rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

284th of 532 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Records Retention Specialist

Apply now Job no: 503529
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Las Cruces
Categories: Staff

Department Contact: Jessica Aguirre, jessagui@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join the Business Operations Support team at New Mexico State University! This position offers an opportunity to contribute to NMSU's mission in a dynamic higher education environment.

Position Details

Position Title: Records Retention Specialist

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 530340-BUSINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80 - $47,735.83, commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate the disposition and destruction of NMSU records; ensuring all procedures are followed and serve as a liaison with business units and the Records Management Office. Provide direct customer support by adapting general records retention and disposition guidance to user-specific situations. Assist with the preparation and delivery of Records Management and Banner Document Management System (BDMS) training. Provide first level BDMS support, including scanning, indexing, reporting, queries, testing, deletions, and corrections.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience related to the job duties and responsibilities as outlined.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Advertised: 08 May 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 May 2026 Mountain Daylight Time

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