Database Admin Tech II (L)

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY seeks a part-time Database Administrator to monitor and maintain databases across platforms, and to design summary tables to support analyses.

You will collaborate with IT teams to manage data access, backups, and documentation, applying relational database concepts to ensure reliable information delivery.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• General: Administers database utilities and maintains databases across multiple platforms.
• Designs summary or aggregation tables to support analyses using relational concepts.
• Collaborates with IT staff to identify data relationships and requirements.
• Analyzes and resolves routine information flow issues and maintains backup procedures.
• Supports data import/export tasks and writes simple SQL queries.
• Documents database procedures, policies and configurations.

Skills

Database administration

SQL basics

Data integrity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

211 Bailey Road

Time as Reported / Per Diem

R260545

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14586

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

500291 Lab Computer Fac-Clin Labs SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 107 H

Compensation Range:

$23.27 - $32.60

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Administers database utilities, monitors the relationships between the database users and applications, and maintains the organization's databases across multiple platforms and computing environments. Applies basic understanding of relational database concepts and query languages to design required summary or aggregation tables to support analyses. Collaborates with technology/infrastructure staff to identify data relationships and functional requirements. Analyzes and resolves routine issues related to information flow and content. Maintains database support tools, database tables and dictionaries and recovery and back-up procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in monitoring database performance and running standard reports to identify potential issues. Performs database maintenance tasks such as data entry, backups, and archival processes. Helps manage user access by adding, modifying, or removing database accounts based on user requests.
• Supports database team with data import/export tasks and simple SQL queries. Assists with documentation of database procedures, policies, and configurations. Monitors system logs for database-related errors and escalates issues as needed.
• Assists in troubleshooting database performance or connectivity issues, as well as resolves routine issues related to information flow and content. Provides assistance in maintaining database backups and verifying successful completion of backup jobs. Maintains database support tools, tables, and dictionaries.
• Helps maintain database inventory and tracks updates to database versions and configurations. Coordinates with internal teams and support ticketing systems to address routine database requests.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world's leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries- always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you're looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better - Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.