Rogue Community College · 15 hours ago
Database Administrator
Grants Pass, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRogue Community College is seeking a Database Administrator responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, security, and optimization of the college’s database systems. The DBA plays a critical role in ensuring the availability and performance of database resources that support institutional applications, reporting, analytics, and enterprise services.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL/MariaDB, and PostgreSQL
Monitor and maintain database health, availability, and performance to meet service-level agreements
Implement and manage database backup and recovery strategies to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery compliance
Develop scripts and tools to automate database tasks and optimize workflows
Manage database storage, capacity planning, and resource allocation to support institutional growth
Implement and enforce database security policies, standards, and access controls
Apply patches and monitor for vulnerabilities to maintain secure database environments
Ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPPA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other applicable data privacy and security regulations
Conduct regular audits, access reviews, and risk assessments, producing compliance documentation as required
Maintain and review database access logs to identify and resolve anomalies
Serve as Tier 3 escalation for complex database-related incidents
Partner with system administrators, developers, and analytics teams to integrate systems and resolve cross-platform issues
Provide technical guidance and training to IT staff and developers on query optimization, security practices, and database usage
Support Institutional Research, compliance, and reporting needs by designing and maintaining queries, views, and reporting structures
Monitor system performance and resolve bottlenecks to ensure efficient database operations
Optimize SQL queries, indexes, and stored procedures to improve performance and reduce run times
Collaborate with developers to review database designs and schema changes for scalability, security, and maintainability
Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and standardization across systems and applications
Maintain entity-relationship diagrams, data dictionaries, and metadata repositories
Manage schema changes through established change control and documentation processes
Assist with data migration, integration, and ETL activities to support system upgrades and institutional initiatives
Stay current with emerging database and cloud technologies and assess applicability to college needs
Recommend new tools, platforms, and practices to improve efficiency, security, and reliability
Contribute to IT strategic planning, lifecycle management, and digital transformation initiatives
Provide expertise during ERP upgrades and other large-scale IT projects to ensure continuity and integration
Provide after-hours and on-call support for database maintenance and emergency response
Participate in committees, task forces, and special projects, including the Data Governance Committee
Assist in cross-training IT staff and document procedures to promote knowledge sharing
May participate in College committees as assigned
Engages in professional growth opportunities as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field is required
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in database administration, database development, or a related IT role, preferably in a higher education, public sector, or enterprise environment
Experience should include installation, configuration, maintenance, and security of relational databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server), as well as report and dashboard development using tools such as SSRS, Power BI, or Crystal Reports
Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree
Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the requirement(s)
For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a valid Oregon Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30-days of employment, and maintenance of an acceptable driving record are required
Preferred
Microsoft certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Data Fundamentals, or Data Analyst Associate (Power BI)
Familiarity with Jenzabar EX/Jenzabar One or comparable enterprise applications
Agile and/or ITIL Foundations certification (may be acquired after hire)
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
Rogue Community College
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