Database Administrator
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Employer: Villanova University
Industry: Information Technology (UNIT)
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number:
20244144S
Position Title:
Database Administrator
Position Type:
Staff
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department:
721-UNIT - UIS - Enterprise-Wide Systems
Position Summary:
The Database Administrator ( DBA ) is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Oracle databases within the Ellucian Banner ERP system. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and strong organizational and time management skills to ensure optimal database performance, security, and availability. The DBA will serve as a key technical resource, providing support for both Ellucian Banner applications and the underlying database infrastructure.
The DBA will collaborate closely with the Lead DBA and the Banner team to support a diverse range of applications from the Ellucian suite of products as well as other 3rd party products. They will work directly with functional stakeholders to optimize and upgrade these applications, ensuring they meet evolving business needs. Additionally, the DBA will provide support to our BI and Analytics teams, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Database Design and Implementation:
Formal Education
Formal Education
Tools, machinery and equipment used: N/A
Environmental conditions: (any unusual/adverse conditions such as exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, air quality, weather exposure etc.). N/A
Physical requirements: (items such as lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity, walking etc.) None
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date:
09/09/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band:
J
Job Classification:
exempt
Posting Number:
20244144S
Position Title:
Database Administrator
Position Type:
Staff
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department:
721-UNIT - UIS - Enterprise-Wide Systems
Position Summary:
The Database Administrator ( DBA ) is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Oracle databases within the Ellucian Banner ERP system. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and strong organizational and time management skills to ensure optimal database performance, security, and availability. The DBA will serve as a key technical resource, providing support for both Ellucian Banner applications and the underlying database infrastructure.
The DBA will collaborate closely with the Lead DBA and the Banner team to support a diverse range of applications from the Ellucian suite of products as well as other 3rd party products. They will work directly with functional stakeholders to optimize and upgrade these applications, ensuring they meet evolving business needs. Additionally, the DBA will provide support to our BI and Analytics teams, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Database Design and Implementation:
- Maintain Oracle based database systems, primarily related to the Ellucian Banner ERP and related products
- Serve as a technical expert for troubleshooting issues and problem resolution escalating functional, technical, and organizational issues where appropriate
- Create and maintain database documentation, including those for, standards, and policies.
- Perform routine database administration tasks, such as backups, restores, patches and security updates.
- Monitor and maintain the day-to-day operations of the Banner ERP and related application performance and health, identifying and resolving issues proactively
- Manage user access and permissions, ensuring data security and integrity.
Technical Support and Troubleshooting: - Provide technical support for Ellucian Banner applications and database-related issue
- Collaborate with stakeholders, developers and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
- Diagnose and resolve database performance problems, ERP application issues, and other technical difficulties.
- Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.
Formal Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 3 years of related database administration and application infrastructure experience
- Experience with Ellucian Banner products and Oracle databases
- Experience with projects involving multiple technologies and functions.
- Must be able to work independently, as well as in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
- Possesses interpersonal and communications skills to work with technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and can speak about technology through the lens of the functional area and in terms appropriate for the audience
- Possesses excellent organizational and technical skills to diagnose problems in an environment with constantly changing priorities.
- Knowledge of related security best practices
- Competence with Linux, SQL , and PL/ SQL
Formal Education
- Master's degree
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience serving on campus task forces/committees as technical lead/technical advisor
- Experience in PL/ SQL and other developer tools used to support programming that include new functionality, automated interfaces, and/or enhancements to vendor-provided software
- Proficiency with Linux scripting
- Experience with Ellucian ODS and EDW
- Experience with Evisions and Automic
- Experience with cloud applications/systems, including Ellucian Experience, Advise, Degree Works
- Advanced professional expertise and working knowledge in Oracle Database Administration, Apache Tomcat, Banner Administration, and middleware integrations.
- Ability to perform upgrades, clones, and conversions
Tools, machinery and equipment used: N/A
Environmental conditions: (any unusual/adverse conditions such as exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, air quality, weather exposure etc.). N/A
Physical requirements: (items such as lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity, walking etc.) None
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date:
09/09/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band:
J
Job Classification:
exempt
Created: 2024-09-11
Reference: 20244144S
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Villanova
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