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| Position Database Administrator I Location Kansas City MO COMPANY OVERVIEW Grantham University is proud of its 60year history and continuous commitment of service to the Armed Forces of the United States of America Veterans Active Guard and their families as well as public agency staff and students from around the world Grantham University is 100 online with administrative offices located in Kansas City Missouri The University offers 38 associate baccalaureate and master degree programs which position its graduates for success in their chosen career paths POSITION DESCRIPTION This position assists the Database Administrator II in completing development work tasks and serving as a secondary for all facets of database administration and development This is a nonsupervisory position This position is located on the Kansas City Missouri campus KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITES Write scripts to create databases and database objects Write scripts to create views procedures and functions in support of application development Create packages and scripts to migrate data or perform ETLs Assist with the following database definitions backups disaster recovery planning (jointly with the Systems Administrator andor Infrastructure Management) security planning account set up and access rights Assist with design of logical and physical database or review description of changes to database design to understand how changes to be made affect physical database (how data is stored in terms of physical characteristics such as location amount of space and access method) Establish physical database parameters Code database descriptions and specific identifiers of database to database management system or directs others in coding database descriptions Configure user access level for each segment of one or more data items such as insert update query or delete data Test correct errors and refine changes to the database Use of utility programs to monitor database performance including query execution plans query execution times indexing and resource usage Direct programmers and analysts to make changes to database management system Train users and answer user questions Confer with coworkers to determine impact of database changes on other systems and staff cost for making changes to database Modify database programs to increase processing performance referred to as performance tuning EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRED SKILLS Relevant bachelorrsquos degree from an accredited fouryear college or university preferred Requires a minimum of one year experience with one of the following Oracle PLSQL TSQL or MySQL Experience with optimization tools such as Toad preferred Experience with data integration tools such as Microsoft SSIS preferred Oracle andor Microsoft SQL Server certifications a plus Previous experience with Sungard Banner products a plus Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and by telephone) and in writing Able to multitask yet maintain close attention to detail and timeliness of work production Able to work in a positive teamoriented manner with a variety of people (students faculty staff administrators vendors and members of the general public) Language Skills Able to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community Able to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format Able to effectively present information to executive management faculty staff students andor board of directors Mathematical Skill Able to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry Able to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations Reasoning Ability Able to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Frequently required to use hand to finger handle or feel (including the use of computer keyboards) and talk or hear (including the use of a telephone) Occasionally required to walk stand Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate CORE COMPETENCIES Integrity ndash operates within the highest ethical standards and integrity in all aspects of the position MotivatedResults Oriented ndash fantastic record of personal drive and the determination to succeed Mission Oriented passionate about helping others ownership spirit with a competitive disciplined execution for results Listening Skills ndash must be an active listener to insure client needs are fully understood and met Influence ndash skilled at directing and motivating others towards personal academic and professional success |
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