A database coordinator oversees and maintains database systems across a range of industries. In this job, your duties are to perform data entry, organize information, create tests to optimize databases, and analyze data usage by other members of the business or organization. Qualifications to become a database coordinator include a bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology and experience with building and maintaining different types of databases. Having math and reasoning skills as well as programming skills in languages such as SQL is crucial for this career. Some employers may require candidates to have a master’s degree.