Sr. Database Administrator

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a hierarchical or relational database that contains data elements necessary to meet the informational needs of the University.
• Develops and implements standards, including naming conventions for files, records and data elements, for the creation and maintenance of databases and other file structures.
• Directs and controls all database management activities, as well as flat file structures, including responsibility for security and efficient operation.
• Maintains responsibility for the definition, organization, and documentation of all databases and flat file structures.
• Maintains and evaluates database structures through the use of a data dictionary.
• Establishes and monitors standards and procedures to ensure integration of systems through database design.
• Establishes naming conventions that reduce redundancy and promote standardization in programming references to the database.
• Oversees documentation of all structures and database files.
• Ensures updates are made as needed.
• Affirms responsibility for controlling and reducing redundancy of data elements in all files.
• Authors new databases and files required by application development.
• Consults with and advises users of the various databases and files.
• Prepares activity and progress reports concerning the data base management function for review by departmental senior leadership.
• Defines, installs and maintains adequate database backup and recovery procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience with major hierarchical data base or major rational data base packages, communication and distributed systems required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.
• In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).