Strategic Records & Archives Manager

Stanfordlivetickets; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an Archives and Records Manager to oversee the lifecycle, preservation, and accessibility of the Laboratory's records. You will ensure compliance with federal laws and NARA directives, manage inventories and retention schedules, and coordinate a network of records liaisons across directorates.

The role emphasizes advancing electronic recordkeeping, safeguarding sensitive information, and collaborating with legal, compliance, and IT teams to support

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in information management or archival studies.
• Proven experience in records management or archives.
• Experience with digital archiving and migration of legacy media.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state records regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee records lifecycle for physical and electronic records.
• Maintain inventories, retention schedules, and program budgets.
• Implement retention/destruction policies per federal guidelines.
• Safeguard sensitive information including PII and export-controlled material.
• Coordinate transfer of permanent records to National Archives.
• Train staff and oversee records liaison network.
• Support FOIA/Privacy Act requests and legal holds.
• Advance electronic recordkeeping and metadata quality.

Skills

Records management

Archives

Information science

Discretion

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in information management or related field

Bachelor’s degree + relevant experience

Tools

Electronic records management systems

SharePoint

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an Archives and Records Manager to oversee the lifecycle, preservation, and accessibility of the Laboratory's records. You will ensure compliance with federal laws and NARA directives, manage inventories and retention schedules, and coordinate a network of records liaisons across directorates.

The role emphasizes advancing electronic recordkeeping, safeguarding sensitive information, and collaborating with legal, compliance, and IT teams to support