Database Administrator Req Id:

2407

Campus Label:

Org Unit:

IT Infrastructure Services UNCA Job Location:

Kearney, NE 68847, Lincoln, NE 68588, Omaha, NE 68182

Application Review Date:

9/16/26

Open Until Filled:

Yes Advertised Salary:

Minimum $82,600

Job Type:

Full-Time Worksite Eligibility:

Hybrid Benefits Eligible:

Yes Job Description Job Summary:

Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of the University of Nebraska database environments. Including the design, implementation, and management of systems and associated management solutions. Monitor, analyze, and ensure system performance, capacity, and uptime meet university service level agreements within a 24x7 operation. Troubleshoot complex problems, individually, with other members of the team, and with third-parties. Requires regular interaction with other networking, systems, and telecom professionals in the design and delivery of services; and with end-users to provide direct support. This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.

Additional Info About Us:

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field 3 years database administration, database development or systems administration experience Knowledge of database administration principles and practices Knowledge of relational database management systems and associated tools Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify root causes Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. This position is designated as an on-site role and is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement at the time of hire. Following successful completion of the initial probationary period and demonstration of satisfactory job performance, employees in this position may be considered for a remote work arrangement, subject to departmental business needs and supervisory approval. Approved arrangements require employees to reside within a 50-mile driving distance of one of the University of Nebraska campuses in Lincoln, Omaha, or Kearney, Nebraska. To apply, visit https://jobs.nebraska.edu/UniversityNebraskaSystem/job/Database-Administrator/2407-en_US The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes. je-3ce3f3f1c5af401b8e5e5e96335f078a