Associate Administrator - Database
Job ID: 285528
Location: GHC - Floyd Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of application systems software and assisting the Director of Enterprise Application Services/Oracle DBA in supporting the databases on which these systems reside.
The Director of Enterprise Applications Services assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
This position does not have supervisory responsibility for others.
Responsibilities
• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Maintains student information system applications as well as other college applications and software interfaces
• Installs, configures, and supports software applications
• Creates, modifies, and maintains custom reports as required by the user community
• Creates and maintains user accounts
• Provides end-user application support for the various student information systems
• Assists in extracting and importing data
• Monitors daily automated processes to ensure completion success
• Assists with software installation and upgrades
• Assists with validation for software application conversions
• Is responsible for physical DBA activities as related to setup and maintenance of Oracle's RMAN (Recovery Manager) under the guidance of the primary Oracle DBA:
• Is responsible for space planning for RMAN's recovery catalog database, the clones of the production databases, the standby database, and backups of the production databases
• Creates, maintains, and schedules jobs initiated by cron that handle RMAN based backups of the production databases
• Uses RMAN for cloning of the production databases as requested by the user community and/or other EAS staff for testing purposes
• Creates and maintains standby database that could be used if needed to replace the production database for disaster recovery purposes
• Assists with restoration from RMAN backups a single database file, a combination of database files, or an entire database if needed
• Is responsible for use of the EXAGRID system for holding RMAN backups
• Performs related duties
Required Qualifications
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
• some driving for the college is required
Proposed Salary
This is a full time, fully benefitted position.
Salary: $80,000/yr
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial transcripts
*Official transcripts will be required if hired*
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of information technology systems and internal controls
• Knowledge of information technology best practices
• Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal laws
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise reports
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in the use of RMAN for Oracle backup/recovery purposes
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email mailto:support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other Information
• The work consists of varied analytical and technical duties. Frequent technology changes contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to maintain the college's applications systems. Success in this position results in the efficient and effective provision of services to end-users.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6225104
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Job ID: 285528
Location: GHC - Floyd Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of application systems software and assisting the Director of Enterprise Application Services/Oracle DBA in supporting the databases on which these systems reside.
The Director of Enterprise Applications Services assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
This position does not have supervisory responsibility for others.
Responsibilities
• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Maintains student information system applications as well as other college applications and software interfaces
• Installs, configures, and supports software applications
• Creates, modifies, and maintains custom reports as required by the user community
• Creates and maintains user accounts
• Provides end-user application support for the various student information systems
• Assists in extracting and importing data
• Monitors daily automated processes to ensure completion success
• Assists with software installation and upgrades
• Assists with validation for software application conversions
• Is responsible for physical DBA activities as related to setup and maintenance of Oracle's RMAN (Recovery Manager) under the guidance of the primary Oracle DBA:
• Is responsible for space planning for RMAN's recovery catalog database, the clones of the production databases, the standby database, and backups of the production databases
• Creates, maintains, and schedules jobs initiated by cron that handle RMAN based backups of the production databases
• Uses RMAN for cloning of the production databases as requested by the user community and/or other EAS staff for testing purposes
• Creates and maintains standby database that could be used if needed to replace the production database for disaster recovery purposes
• Assists with restoration from RMAN backups a single database file, a combination of database files, or an entire database if needed
• Is responsible for use of the EXAGRID system for holding RMAN backups
• Performs related duties
Required Qualifications
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
• some driving for the college is required
Proposed Salary
This is a full time, fully benefitted position.
Salary: $80,000/yr
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial transcripts
*Official transcripts will be required if hired*
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of information technology systems and internal controls
• Knowledge of information technology best practices
• Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal laws
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise reports
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in the use of RMAN for Oracle backup/recovery purposes
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email mailto:support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other Information
• The work consists of varied analytical and technical duties. Frequent technology changes contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to maintain the college's applications systems. Success in this position results in the efficient and effective provision of services to end-users.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6225104
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