Database Administrator

Primary Purpose Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean, Information Technology, analyzes and anticipates user needs and reviews system capabilities; initiates process and system improvements as necessary; utilizes SQL, Oracle, and other database administration skills to provide support, data integrity, system architecture, programming, and database design including but not limited to our EHR operational database administration.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Essential Functions

• Act as liaison between our vendor supporting our EHR system and other systems; maintaining the school’s databases and keeping data secure, including data integrity, security, confidentiality, maintenance, training, user interaction, and project management for installations and updates.
• Responsible for designing the digital infrastructure for a school to build its database systems; effective database architectural design creates a platform for efficiently utilizing database resources.
• Utilize Oracle, SQL, and other database administration skills to provide support and consultancy on systems.
• Analyze existing applications and systems to determine needed modifications and / or enhancements; perform pre-implementation tasks such as upgrades, capacity planning, installation, and implementation activities.
• Create, update and submit periodic and special reports to provide information (e.g. project status, description of new computer systems, enhancements to existing systems, etc.).
• Organize and review documentation for applications, database systems, software, hardware, and processes, including backup and recovery procedures, database design, and data dictionary.
• Monitor and make available (via web and e-mail) all system and application upgrades to users.
• Research new technology and keep abreast of new tools applicable to the position.
• Maintain documentation of all data requests and developed reports; write and maintain documentation for applications and systems.
• Collaborate with system administrator and application, network administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure optimal database performance and integration with other systems.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean, Information Technology.

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Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Hiring Range $41.71 - $47.54 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Background Check Statement All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination / EEO Policy Statement University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex / gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.