Database Administrator

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment / Posting Title

Database Administrator

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Information Technology

Department

IPO-Information Technology

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary / retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Database Administrator for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).The position will join IP&O IT's Application Development team to provide Oracle and SQL Server database administration for the division's multiple systems. Database administration tasks include but are not limited to database design, installation, upgrades / patching, configuration, monitoring, real-time integrations, backup / recovery, replication, performance tuning, security, and troubleshooting.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

• The Database Administrator will assist developers and other IT staff with dev / test / production deployments, ad-hoc queries, and SQL tuning.
• Server and application administration will be required to support DBA tasks. Servers are running in VMware vSphere and include both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• The DBA will write scripts and stored procedures using PL / SQL, T-SQL, Linux BASH, and Windows PowerShell.
• The position will use tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager and RMAN, Quest Toad, SQL Server Management Studio, SolarWinds, Splunk, Veeam Backup and Recovery, and VMware vCenter.
• The position will work with various groups internal and external to IP&O, including with managers, developers, users, and vendors. Prepares documentation for users and other technical staff.
• The DBA is expected to work under limited supervision.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

06

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

94047.000

Mid Range Salary

118967.000

Maximum Salary

143887.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes :

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit : .

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description

Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications / Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST2094

Posting Open Date

09 / 29 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Location Details

33 Knightsbridge Rd.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address :