Database Administrator
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Posting Details
Posting Number: 20254312S
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.
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 standards and policies.
Database Administration and Maintenance:
* 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 issues.
* 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Education:
* Bachelor’s degree
Work Experience:
* Minimum 3 years of related database administration and application infrastructure experience.
* Experience with projects involving multiple technologies and functions.
Work Skills:
* Must be able to work independently, as well as in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
* Possesses interpersonal and communication skills to work with technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
* Possesses excellent organizational and technical skills to diagnose problems in an environment with constantly changing priorities.
* Knowledge of related security best practices.
Specific Job Knowledge:
* Competence with Linux, SQL, and PL/SQL.
Preferred Qualifications
Formal Education:
* Master’s degree
Work Experience:
* Experience working in higher education.
* Experience with Ellucian Banner products and Oracle databases.
Specific Job Knowledge:
* 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 includes 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.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours
Tools, machinery, and equipment used: N/A
Environmental conditions: N/A
Physical requirements: N/A
Special Message to Applicants
Please Note: To be considered for this role, candidates must live within a commutable distance to Villanova University in Villanova, PA.
Posting Information
Posting Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience
Salary Band: 17
Job Classification: exempt
References Needed
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Maximum Number of References Needed: 3
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Documents needed to complete your application:
Required Documents
* Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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