JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: Under administrative direction, provides leadership in the use and administration of databases; responsible for defining, implementing, protecting and maintaining complex relational and other databases.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include any and/or all of the following:

1. Instructs and consults with systems personnel relating to the integration of databases to meet the needs of new applications or expanding existing ones; provides advice to management concerning the databases used and what information is available; provides mentoring and instructional support for individuals moving to database administration positions.
2. Participates to help envision future directions and goals; makes effective and efficient use of resources; sets goals for services and operations.
3. Applies database patches and upgrades in Production environments.
4. Participate in disaster recovery and high availability testing procedures.
5. Monitors system generation, maintenance, and tuning of database software.
6. Maintains University data standards document, including common data definitions; interacts with data stewards to ensure standards conformance and improve data integrity across all systems.
7. Gathers and analyzes information on databases currently installed to locate and correct possible inefficiencies; maintains standards for using databases and database management facilities; ensures adequate documentation of database and database usage is available.
8. Maintains common data definitions for database users in order to eliminate data redundancy and to improve data integrity; researches and develops techniques, procedures and tools for more efficient use of resources in the database environment.
9. Works with the Information Security Officer to assure the provision of appropriate levels of security to database applications, which contain confidential and/or sensitive information.
10. Engages in a planned program of professional development, coordinated with divisional goals and responsibilities; maintains continual growth in a professional skills and knowledge essential to the position.
11. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used in administering complex databases using Cache and SQL
• Experience with the implementation and management of relational databases in a clustered environment and with site failover preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of computer programming and systems analysis
• Commitment to service
• Collaborative and cooperative approach to management
• Project management skills
• Managerial, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Initiative, creativity, and motivational skills
• Speaking, listening, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Attentiveness to detail
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to facilitate productive meetings and work successfully in a team-oriented environment
• Coverleaf ETL experience
• Experience in EPIC environment preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience equivalent to:

Bachelor’s degree, supplemented with three (3) years of related experience with increasingly complex technical leadership and management responsibilities in an information technology environment.

 Qualified candidates, please email your resumes to drynd@talentporte.com