Document Management Specialists

Also Called: Business Process Analyst, Business Records Manager, Records Manager

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$49,690

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Document Management Specialists do

Implement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents.

  • Conduct needs assessments to identify document management requirements of departments or end users.
  • Consult with end users regarding problems in accessing electronic content.
  • Monitor regulatory activity to maintain compliance with records and document management laws.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Computer servers
  • Magneto optical MO drives
  • Hard disk drives
  • Tape arrays
  • Scanners

Technology

Document management software
Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Records management software
Video creation and editing software
Apple Final Cut Pro
WeVideo
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics
Oracle PeopleSoft Financials

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 52% Bachelor's degree
  • 20% Post-secondary certificate
  • 16% Associate's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Security Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Photographers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Document Management Specialists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability

Values

  • Achievement
  • Support
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Document Management Specialists across the country typically make.

$23.89 / hour
$49,690 /year

Entry Level

$50.44 / hour
$104,920 /year

Median Level

$83.80 / hour
$174,300 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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