IPRA Records and Data Management Specialist

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Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Join NMSUs professional legal team and apply your analytical skills to respond to public records requests in a prompt professional this job you will work with legal assistants and attorneys to utilize specialized software and coordinate with stakeholders across campus to help ensure compliance with the Inspection of Public Records Act. You will additionally have the opportunity to use these skills to assist with litigation discovery and contribute to the legal team with other operational processes.

PositionTitle: IPRA Records and Data Management Specialist

College/Division: Presidents Office

Department: 480200-UNIVERSITY GENERAL COUNSEL

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 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: Responsible for timely preparing and replying to IPRA requests. This role is comprehensive encompassing a wide range of responsibilities related to maintaining and improving business operations within University General Counsel. Position requires independent judgment to make decisions on matters of significance ensuring compliance with the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. Responsible for reviewing analyzing and redacting documents attaching appropriate documentation and timely sending a completion email to the requestor. Effective analytical skills and a strong understanding of business processes including IPRA laws and related decision making are critical for success in this position. Select duties include:- Compliance and Reporting- Analysis Communication and Collaboration. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
Associates degree 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:
Paralegal certificate and one year of relevant experience or a combination of relevant education and experience as may be approved by HR.

Preferred Qualifications:
At least one year of experience in responding to public records requests or litigation records production

Special Certification/Licensure:

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.