The University of Georgia · 4 months ago
Data System Administrator
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Georgia, a prestigious institution founded in 1785, is seeking a Data System Administrator to manage the operational aspects of the Slate system for the Graduate School. This role involves designing automated business processes, providing system support, and collaborating with stakeholders on data integration projects.
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Responsibilities
Monitor data imports and exports, validate accuracy, troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity and timeliness across systems
Oversee scheduled integrations, troubleshoot failed jobs, coordinate with IT on API or file-based connections, and confirm data flows correctly between Slate and the Student Information System
Working with all stakeholders (both Graduate School and departmental staff), conduct process analyses, identify inefficiencies in workflows, document pain points and bottlenecks, design streamlined solutions, and implement configuration updates and automation to reduce manual work. Follow up with continuous improvement strategies
Gather user feedback and adjust functionality to support evolving needs by configuring forms, portals, dashboards, reports, and communication templates to improve ease of use. Provide user training through documentation, video tutorials, live sessions, etc
Design, implement, and maintain application data models, schemas, and contexts to support business processes and application logic
Gather user requirements for new features, improvements, and bug fixes; ensure timely implementation
Design, test, and document queries, rules, and reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data science, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience working with relational databases and SQL
Demonstrated experience with web-based applications and online form design
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred
Experience working with Banner, APIs, and web services
Training in business process analysis and business process management (BPM)
Training in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design
Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Benefits
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligible
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
10001+ employees
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