South Texas College

Job Announcement # 2009 – 2028

  

Job Title:                    DATA BASE ADMINISTRATOR

Department:               Technology Resources

Reports To:                Assistant Chief Information Officer

FLSA Status:             Nonexempt

Salary:                        Commensurate with education and experience

Starting date:             Immediately

Closing date:              Open until filled.  Screening to begin December 15, 2008

 

SUMMARY

Designs, monitors, and coordinates use of central and distributed database solutions.  Responsible for the performance, integrity and security of the database.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.   Determines and loads central database storage requirements

2.   Evaluates users' requests for new data storage requirements and determines if appropriate for main networked central database or independent user maintained database

3.   Monitors database performance on central database

4.   Creates and maintains security on central database

5.   Develops, manages, and tests backup and recover plans

6.   Ensures storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly

7.   Installs and tests new versions of the database management system (DBMS)

8.   Maintains the functionality of the database by ensuring the database and security upgrades are implemented in a timely manner

9.   Works closely with system engineers, programmers and web developers in providing technical support

10. Creates procedures and triggers as needed for front-end programmers to execute for data passing

11. Performs other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.   Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills

2.   At least two years experience with databases

3.   Familiarity of and some experience with Oracle 10g database

4.   Security sensitive position; subject to complete background checks

5.   Commitment to the community college philosophy of education

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

*Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer information Systems or related field preferred

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as technical and professional manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

HOW TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, STC application, resume, copies of

transcripts (official transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional

references with addresses and phone numbers to:

 

 

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE  

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

PO BOX 9701

McAllen, TX  78502

 

 

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

 

Position# 710395