Document Management Specialists


Overview

Document Management Specialists

Introduction

Document management specialists create and monitor electronic document management systems for companies. They consult with end users of these systems to identify and correct issues related to accessing electronic content. Specialists also monitor regulatory activities to ensure compliance with document management laws. They prepare training materials and other documentation and share these materials with company employees. They work closely with information technology (IT) specialists to establish document management policies and im...

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Median Salary

$50,325

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Employment Prospects

Good

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Minimum Education Level

Bachelors Degree


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Experience

Three or four years experience


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Skills

Business Management|Computer|Information Management|Organizationa


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Personality Traits

Organized|Problem-Solving|Technical

Earnings

Document management specialists earned average salaries of $50,325 in 2019, according to PayScale.com. Earnings ranged from $44,000 to $59,000 or more. 

Full-time document management specialists may receive benefits such as paid vacation and sick days, health insurance coverage, and retirement benefits, among other perks. Those who work as consultants must cover their own insurance and b...

Work Environment

Document management specialists work in modern offices. They work 40 or more hours per week, spending much of their time on the computer, responding to e-mails and telephone calls, and attending meetings. The work may be stressful at times, especially when dealing with a wide variety of employees while juggling project deadlines. Document management specialists with solid organizational and res...

Outlook

The U.S. Department of Labors O*NET OnLine predicts a "bright outlook" for document management specialists. Job opportunities are expected to grow faster than the average for all careers from 2018 to 2028. Companies that want efficient, secure, and easy-to-use document management systems that are in compliance with federal regulations will continue to need the expertise of document management s...