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Position Title:

Database Administrator

Department/School:

Enterprise Computing

Salary/Pay Rate:

$90,000 - $110,000

Job Summary:

The Database Administrator's primary responsibility is to work in support of several Oracle database implementations including installation, configuration, performance tuning, as well as support interface and integration configuration of third-party products. Essential technical duties include installation of Oracle products, applying patches and upgrades, monitoring and tuning system performance, user access, database security, defining database tables, functions, views and packages and device configuration and planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and/or five years of experience in the information technology field as a Database Administrator is required 
• Three to five years of experience in the information technology field as a Database Administrator is required
• Adaptability while working in a rapidly changing technological environment
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Essential Functions:

• Design, development, documentation, analysis, creation and testing of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user of system design specifications
  • Create, maintain, refresh, monitor, tune and upgrade as required Oracle instances/databases for development, test and production environments
  • Monitor system resources of database servers to assure production systems meet performance and availability requirements
• Provide technical support and guidance to ERP application developers and administrative staff
• Following standards, write, maintain and document Linux scripts needed in support of applications
• Work with ERP project team (or other project teams as required) to determine needs, set priorities, create project plans and determine schedule for installations/upgrades. Responsible to apply and test vendor delivered patches in a timely manner
• Monitor for security breaches, error log(s), database and log space, user activity and resource utilization of production environment. Manage user access, and implement security architecture
• Document all related procedures including disaster recovery
• Provide 24/7 on-call on a rotational basis support
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Linux and Windows Servers, Ellucian Banner / Oracle DBA and applications services such as Tomcat and WebLogic is preferred
• Attention to detail, strong ownership of one's work, exceptional problem solving and project management skills is preferred

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

Information Technology (IT) offers students, faculty, and staff
access to advanced technologies to help promote a strong sense of community. A distinguishing feature of the Marist education is the manner in which information technology is used in support of
teaching, learning, and scholarship. This environment creates a
strong applied research culture and includes Marist students as
young paraprofessionals, which makes Marist unique within higher
education.

Marist IT staff come from diverse career and educational
backgrounds. Our community of technologists collaborate to
support a commitment to excellence with 80 staff members within
15 departments, more than 200 student paraprofessionals, and a
24/7/365 operation. Effort, talent, and commitment are rewarded
and recognized within the division both internally by leadership,
and externally through numerous industry accolades and awards.
No two days are ever the same while working in IT. We are
committed to finding more effective and practical ways to use
technology to meet institutional goals.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fully remote; occasional on-campus presence or hybrid scheduling may be required based on departmental needs.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.