Database Specialist Position Available In Kent, Rhode Island

Database Specialist Community College of Rhode Island – 3.9 Warwick, RI Job Details $49,288 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Performance tuning Azure Oracle Management Computer Science Software troubleshooting ERP systems Mid-level SQL Database administration Database management Bachelor’s degree Release management 1 year Ellucian Associate’s degree Communication skills Workday Information Technology Full Job Description Department Information Technology Position Category Staff – NonClassified About CCRI Job Summary The Database Specialist is responsible for supporting the maintenance, performance, and security of institutional databases, with a strong emphasis on Ellucian Banner ERP, Operational Data Store (ODS) support, and database upgrades. This position provides technical expertise in database administration, upgrades, performance tuning, and backup/recovery strategies while assisting the Lead Database/Applications Administrator in ensuring the stability and integrity of enterprise databases This job is a 25 hour/week position with benefits. Duties and Responsibilities Commitment to

CCRI’s Mission:

Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment

Technical Knowledge/Expertise:

Assist in managing and overseeing the health and maintenance of databases and related applications within the organization. Ensure the integrity, security, and availability of databases and applications through proactive monitoring and maintenance activities. Participate in database and application upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and user experience. Provide technical expertise and support for troubleshooting database and application issues, ensuring timely resolution. Assist with maintaining documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures. Flexibility to work overnights and weekends for IT maintenance as needed. The ability to respond to overnight emergencies is required. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in database management.

Teamwork/Collaboration Skills:

Work collaboratively and constructively with other IT professionals within the College to advance departmental, area, divisional, and college goals Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support release management processes for database and application updates.

Department Support:

Respond to technical emergencies outside of normal working hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field. Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in database administration. Proficiency in Ellucian Banner ERP or related databases and software applications. Strong programming skills and coding proficiency (i.e. SQL). Experience with release management and database upgrades. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently. Competencies and Desired Qualifications Professional certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP),

Microsoft Certified:

Azure Database Administrator Associate, or similar. Experience with ERP (i.e., Banner, Workday). Familiarity with cloud-based database and application platforms (i.e., Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud). Experience with database performance tuning, backup/recovery strategies, and high availability solutions.