On 1/9/06, White, Bruce <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> What I think is sorely lacking (especially in the private sector) is a
> salary survey that records managers and employers could use as a basis for
> establishing a reasonable salary structure.

One problem with conducting such a survey is the lack of title
standardization. What I mean is that an individual who is responsible
only for a file room, following procedures, and no budget control can
be given the title "records manager". We can find that same title
applied to an individual who is responsible for directing a staff,
managing a budget, doing planning as well as interacting mid to upper
level managers.. And these two folks will have disparate salaries to
boot.


>  At the same time, I believe a baseline/range could be established
> and then adjusted appropriately.  Other professions do this - why can't we.

Hopefully the ARMA Competency Project will help to standardize
responsibilities and titles.

I do think that the CRM designation does serve this purpose to some
extent. Employers are using the designation in their job postings.
They may not say required, but they are definitely saying preferred or
desired. I've even seen some adverts that will consider folks who are
CRM candidates.

>
> Ray Cunningham recently completed an on-line survey (can't remember whether
> he has posted the results) which could be a start.

I think Ray is still compiling and analysing the results. I think he
received over a thousand responses.


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Peter Kurilecz
Richmond, Va

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